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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Illinois Theft Offenses?

As time passes, it can become more and more difficult to provide clear, definitive evidence that a crime did or didn’t happen. Because of this, Illinois has created a statute of limitations for most criminal offenses – including theft. After a preset amount of time, you are no longer legally able to be charged with a crime.

 

Today, we’re going to share some general rules of thumb for the Illinois statutes of limitations in theft-related crimes, detail several specific [...]

Ways You Can Be Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse in IL

In December 2018, a 19-year-old man from East St. Louis was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 13-year-old child.

 

Now, that sounds really bad – and it is – but what exactly does “aggravated criminal sexual abuse” mean? What does someone have to do to be convicted of this sex crime?

 

How serious are the consequences?

 

In this post, we’re going to dive into the nuts and bolts of this law, focusing on what acts [...]

Mass Incarceration for IL Drug Crimes Are Real, but Just Part of Problem

Whether you are a police officer, a criminal defense lawyer, or someone who is facing violent crime charges, we can all agree: America has a prison problem.

 

How big is the problem? While our country has just under 5% of the world’s population, we account for 22% of the world’s prison population.

 

Why?

 

In recent years, a lot of fingers have pointed at The War on Drugs and federal drug crime laws. After all, half of the [...]

What the Assault Arrest Process Should Look Like in Chicago

Being arrested by a law enforcement officer is something that no one ever wants to experience. The arrest process is, to say the least, unnerving, leaving the accused flustered and more prone to making lapses in judgement. Unfortunately, law enforcement is well aware of this, and officers often take advantage of the situation by tricking the accused into incriminating themselves.

 

If you’re arrested following an alleged assault, you may not necessarily be charged with a crime. In fact, the [...]

Chicago Domestic Violence Charge? But You Were Just Defending Yourself

Have you been charged with domestic violence in Chicago, even though you were simply defending yourself? In this post we’re going to explain the double-edged sword of self-defense – how it can sometimes lead to charges, and how you may be able to use it to fight back against your charges in certain circumstances.

 

 

How Self-Defense Can Lead to an Illinois Domestic Violence Charge

 

If you act in self-defense, it should always be justified—right?

 

Unfortunately, it’s [...]

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When Chicago Police Violate Miranda Rights During Criminal Interrogations

Miranda Rights

When Chicago police question you without reading your Miranda rights, any statements you make could potentially be suppressed in court. These constitutional violations happen more often than you might think during criminal interrogations across Cook County.

At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our Chicago criminal defense attorneys have successfully challenged Miranda violations and protected clients from illegally obtained evidence being used against them.

Understanding Miranda Rights in Chicago Criminal Cases

Before Chicago police can interrogate you while in custody, [...]

Understanding Illinois Hate Crime Enhancement Penalties and Legal Defenses

Hate Crimes

In Chicago, Illinois, hate crimes are treated with heightened severity due to their impact on individuals and communities. A hate crime enhancement can significantly increase penalties for offenses motivated by bias against specific protected characteristics. If you are facing such charges in Chicago, you can explore the legal framework and available defenses to protect your rights and achieve a fair outcome. A criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg in Chicago, knows how these enhancements work and [...]