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Robbery vs Theft: The Differences and the Consequences

If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with theft.

 

If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with robbery.

 

Wait, what?

 

Robbery and theft may seem like different terms for the same action. And in a way, they are. But there are big differences.

 

If you get charged with theft in Illinois, you can thank your lucky stars you weren’t charged with robbery. Under Illinois state law, the two are completely different crimes [...]

Drug Convictions Can Get You Deported

Over 300 arrests were made earlier this month after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations concluded a month-long investigation in the Midwest of convicted illegal aliens. Offenders have been arrested in Missouri, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Kansas, and Indiana, but the state of Illinois holds more offenders than any other state involved.

 

In our state alone, 107 people were arrested for violent and drug-related crimes. 47 of the offenders resided in the Chicago area. The offenders [...]

Defense Strategies against Domestic Violence Charges

A spotlight on domestic violence in Illinois may lead judges to enact harsh sentences for any violent offenders in the upcoming months.

 

Conversations about domestic violence charges were sparked recently after Kendrick Nunn, a guard for the Illini basketball team, pleaded guilty to hitting a woman in the head and shoving her to the ground. He was charged a few weeks ago with misdemeanor battery. Worse, he is the fourth member of the Illini basketball team to be arrested [...]

15 Non-Compliant Sex Offender Registrants Issued Arrest Warrants

Fifteen arrest warrants were issued last week for non-compliant sex offenders in Lake County.

 

The sex offenders, who reside in the suburbs of northern Illinois, have failed to follow the rules for registering with the police. In many cases, the offenders are wanted to failure to appear because they did not physically show up to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for their required registry date. In other cases, the sex offenders are wanted for escape.

 

Local news sources [...]

Who Shoplifts? How Does This Help My Defense Strategy?

Do you remember being a teenager, shopping in a department store with your friends and being followed around by employees? Maybe you were accused of stealing or asked to leave.

 

This interaction is not uncommon, and has negative consequences for both customers and the store. Customers who are stereotyped as shoplifters are often discouraged from shopping at the store again – it’s not fun to be labeled as a criminal because of your age or appearance.

 

Moreover, the [...]

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How Illinois Law Treats Resisting Arrest Charges

Resisting Arrest

Resisting arrest charges can have serious consequences, including fines, probation, and even jail time. If you are accused of this crime, you need to know how Illinois law treats resisting arrest charges. You also need to have an experienced Illinois criminal defense attorney on your side who can guide you through the complex legal system.

At the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg, we are dedicated to providing strong legal representation and fighting for the rights of individuals facing resisting [...]

What Happens at an Illinois Bond Hearing?

Bail Bonds

Your first court appearance after an arrest in Illinois isn’t just a formality. It’s called a bond hearing, and what happens during those few minutes can set the tone for everything that comes next. It’s not the time to hope for the best or rely on guesswork. Your freedom might depend on how well your Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer frames your situation immediately. An attorney with the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg will do precisely that.

Why Bond Hearings[...]