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What Acts Count as Shoplifting in Illinois?

By: Andrew Weisberg Oct 25, 2018

Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft

If you are accused of shoplifting in Illinois, you need to know what actually constitutes a charge in order to know how to fight back effectively.

 

Below, we’re going to explain the acts that count as shoplifting in our state, as well as what options you have to battle your charges.

 

Illinois Retail Theft: Acts that Count as Shoplifting

 

In Illinois, you can face criminal charges for taking, possessing, carrying, or transferring any retail merchandise with an [...]

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Is It a Crime to Fail a Drug Test in Illinois?

By: Andrew Weisberg Oct 23, 2018

Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

If you’ve ever been required to take a drug test, you know what a nerve-racking experience it can be – even if you haven’t been taking illicit drugs and shouldn’t have anything to worry about.

 

You may be concerned about the potential consequences should you fail a drug test. After all, this could be considered evidence that you have been using an illicit substance, right? Isn’t that a crime?

 

Fortunately, in most cases you will not face criminal [...]

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Criminal Charges That Put You on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry

By: Andrew Weisberg Oct 11, 2018

Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registration | Sexual Abuse | Sexual Assault

If you are facing a sex crime charge or worried that an accusation might be coming, one of the biggest questions on your mind is probably whether or not you could have to register as a sex offender in Illinois.

 

As consequences go, being on the sex offender registry is one of the worst ongoing hardships someone can be saddled with, as it has been shown to harm job prospects, limit living opportunities, stand in the way of loans, [...]

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What Chicagoans Should Know about False Domestic Violence Allegations

By: Andrew Weisberg Oct 5, 2018

Domestic Violence

If you have been accused of domestic violence, you may be feeling many different emotions. You may be feeling angry that you have to go to court and defend yourself, nervous about facing penalties, or sad that you might lose the ability to be a parent to your children.

 

If you believe that you did not commit domestic violence, you’re probably also feeling confused.

 

We have all heard stories and claims on the news about false violence allegations, [...]

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The Serious Penalties for Residential Burglary in Illinois

By: Andrew Weisberg Sep 25, 2018

Burglary | Theft

If you are facing charges of residential burglary in Illinois, you could suffer serious penalties if you are convicted. Read this post to learn how residential burglary is defined in Illinois, what penalties you could face, and how an experienced attorney can help you fight back.

 

Residential Burglary in Illinois

 

Under Illinois state law, residential burglary is defined in two ways:

 

“A person commits residential burglary when he or she knowingly and without authority enters or knowingly [...]

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