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Know the Consequences If Your Chicago Teen Is Charged with Stealing

Stealing or shoplifting is one of the most common teenage crimes.

 

According to statistics put out by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, 25 percent of shoplifters are kids, and 55 percent of adult shoplifters say they got started in their teens.

 

Knowing this, it’s good to be prepared – as a parent – in the event that your Chicago teen is charged with stealing. Let’s review the theft laws here in Illinois and what the consequences might [...]

How You Can Defend Yourself against a Chicago Sex Crime Charge

The consequences for sex crimes are serious and can be life-altering. Sometimes allegations of sex crimes are not based on the facts, and unfortunately false testimonies do happen. It’s important to know the defenses available to you if you are facing sex crime charges in Chicago so your reputation and livelihood can be protected.

 

Any non-consensual sexual contact falls into the category of sex crimes. Unwanted touching of sexual organs, sexual assault (rape), sexual battery, and molestation are included. [...]

Commit Domestic Violence, You Can’t Play for U of Illinois

College athletes are often seen as role models, but in the wake of recent scandals like the one at Baylor, certain universities are taking a strong stance on who they are going to allow to play for them.

 

The University of Illinois may be next on that list.

 

UI Plans to Ban Athletes with Domestic and Sexual Violence Histories

 

The University of Illinois is the second of the Big Ten schools – Indiana University was the first [...]

Feds Arrest 13 Alleged Drug Traffickers in Chicago

Recently thirteen people were arrested on drug trafficking charges in the Chicago area. Federal agents conducted a two-year investigation on Chicago’s Northwest side and in western suburbs and discovered an operation that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Many transactions allegedly occurred, including one at an Aurora gas station.

 

Arrests like these are becoming more common as the federal government cracks down on drug trafficking. Federal, state, and local agencies are acting in cooperation to put a stop to drug [...]

How to Protect Yourself and Fight against White Collar Charges

Just because a crime doesn’t involve violence, that doesn’t mean the penalties will be any less severe.

 

If you commit a white collar crime – a nonviolent, financially motivated crime such as fraud, embezzlement, bribery, money laundering, forgery, and others – you could be punished with a number of consequences, including:

 

    Expensive fines as high as $1 million for certain offenses such as bank fraud Lengthy prison sentences Restitution – paying back the money you appropriated for yourself
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Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for a Sex Crime Charge?

Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registration

Sex crime accusations in Chicago can destroy everything you’ve worked for. Your reputation, your job, your family relationships, all hanging in the balance. Many people assume these charges automatically mean sex offender registration, but that’s not always true. Illinois law has specific requirements that don’t apply to every case.

At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our Chicago, IL sex crime defense lawyers have defended countless clients against these allegations. We know how to challenge registration requirements when possible and [...]

Guide on the Criminal Justice Process in Chicago

Criminal Defense

The criminal justice system isn’t built for grace. It’s built for speed, pressure, and punishment. One misstep, one wrong place at the wrong time, and suddenly you’re booked, charged, and facing life-changing consequences. The courtroom doesn’t always wait for the full story. But your future deserves to be heard and defended with care.

That’s where the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg come in. As a seasoned Chicago, IL criminal defense lawyer, Andrew knows how to handle the system, challenge unfair [...]