<![CDATA[Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney - Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg]]> https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/tags/cook-county-criminal-defense-attorney/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:53:16 GMT en-us <![CDATA[Probation Violations: You May Have Another Shot]]> https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/probation-violations-you-may-have-another-shot/ https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/probation-violations-you-may-have-another-shot/ Thu, 03 May 2012 10:59:49 GMT There’s a funny song about a parolee sitting at a bar telling the bartender how he violated his parole “to have a good time,” tells the bartender all about his exploits, then says, “They’ll probably give me ten years, so just give me beer til they get here.” Well, it’s funny unless you, yourself, have…

]]> There’s a funny song about a parolee sitting at a bar telling the bartender how he violated his parole “to have a good time,” tells the bartender all about his exploits, then says, “They’ll probably give me ten years, so just give me beer til they get here.” Well, it’s funny unless you, yourself, have just violated probation and you’re sitting at the proverbial bar with that same, sinking feeling, reflecting on what you’ve done and what’s bound to happen next. Instead of waiting “til they get here,” call a Chicago criminal defense attorney for help. There may still be another way.

While you may feel resigned that you blew your last chance, and you’re convinced that you’re headed to jail for sure, Chicago criminal defense attorney Andrew Weisberg has other ideas. Mr. Weisberg may well be able to help you avoid having your probation revoked even if you have violated. An aggressive, experienced criminal defense attorney specializes in making the impossible possible, especially in cases such as this. Where you see certain defeat, an experienced criminal defense attorney sees opportunities to help you avoid jail when you’ve violated probation.

Even if you’re sure they’ve got you, and even if you don’t feel like there’s any chance whatsoever of getting out of it, call Andrew Weisberg just to be sure. As a former Cook County prosecutor, Chicago Defense Attorney Weisberg can approach your situation with the wisdom of both sides of the courtroom and work for another chance for you to make good on your probation and move on with your life.

Chicago Criminal Defense – No matter how straightforward or complex your probation violation, Andrew M. Weisberg is a Chicago defense attorney known for tough, aggressive defense. A former felony prosecutor, Attorney Weisberg has extensive experience in handling all types of criminal cases, from sex offenses and violent crimes to theft-related crimes and traffic violations. To contact Mr. Weisberg, visit / or call his cell phone 24/7 at (773) 908-9811 or Text LAWYER to 25827 for prompt call back. The consultation is free.

]]> <![CDATA[It Doesn’t Always Take a Rampage to Wind Up with an Assault Charge]]> https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/it-doesnt-always-take-a-rampage-to-wind-up-with-an-assault-charge/ https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/it-doesnt-always-take-a-rampage-to-wind-up-with-an-assault-charge/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:13:29 GMT Massachusetts golfer Jay DiRico has gotten himself into a world of legal trouble. DiRico has been charged with assault with intent to murder, assault and battery on a police officer with serious injury, and domestic assault and battery. DiRico will need the expertise of an assault & battery attorney to have any hope of extricating…

]]> Massachusetts golfer Jay DiRico has gotten himself into a world of legal trouble. DiRico has been charged with assault with intent to murder, assault and battery on a police officer with serious injury, and domestic assault and battery. DiRico will need the expertise of an assault & battery attorney to have any hope of extricating himself from the circumstances at hand.

In a brief summary of events, the 40-year-old golfer was involved in a domestic dispute in Massachusetts when a police officer responded to the scene. When the officer tried to intervene between DiRico and the woman, DiRico punched the officer repeatedly in the head necessitating hospitalization and stitches for severe facial injuries.

In Chicago, DiRico could have racked up enough charges to go to jail without ever laying a hand on anyone. If you cause someone to fear that you will harm them, threaten them verbally, or even chase them, you can find yourself facing an assault charge without ever actually touching anyone. Various other factors can elevate an assault charge to aggravated assault or assault & battery. And when the victim is a member of law enforcement, as in the case of DiRico, the charge and the penalty automatically increases.

Ideally, in cases of confrontation, cool heads will prevail, and everyone involved either makes up or agrees to disagree. But when that doesn’t happen, and you find yourself in trouble and facing an assault charge, contact Chicago assault & battery attorney Andrew Weisberg who routinely handles assault & battery cases, and as a former Chicago prosecutor, knows the ins and outs of both sides of the courtroom.

No matter how straightforward or complex your assault & battery charge, a Chicago assault & battery attorney Andrew M. Weisberg is known for tough, aggressive defense. A former felony prosecutor, Attorney Weisberg has extensive experience in handling all types of criminal cases, from sex offenses and violent crimes to theft-related crimes and traffic violations. To contact Mr. Weisberg, visit / or call his cell phone 24/7 at (773) 908-9811 or Text LAWYER to 25827 for prompt call back. The consultation is free.

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