<![CDATA[Criminal Defense Lawyer Chicago - Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg]]> https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/tags/criminal-defense-lawyer-chicago/ 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[Controversial Eavesdropping Act Ruled Unconstitutional]]> https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/controversial-eavesdropping-act-ruled-unconstitutional/ https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.com/blog/controversial-eavesdropping-act-ruled-unconstitutional/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:47:25 GMT A challenge to the Illinois Eavesdropping Act, a controversial law that makes it a felony to record police officers without their consent, was voted down by the state in a 59-45 vote. This support for the law stands despite the fact that a Cook County judge recently ruled that the Illinois Eavesdropping Act is unconstitutional.…

]]> A challenge to the Illinois Eavesdropping Act, a controversial law that makes it a felony to record police officers without their consent, was voted down by the state in a 59-45 vote. This support for the law stands despite the fact that a Cook County judge recently ruled that the Illinois Eavesdropping Act is unconstitutional. So anyone caught recording an officer in public without their consent can still be arrested and charged with a felony, in which case they will need a professional Chicago criminal defense attorney to keep them from getting a prison sentence of more than a decade.

The Act criminalizes recording any police officer whether in private or public without his or her consent as a Class 1 felony. Those who are found guilty may be subject to sentences of 15 years in prison. A Chicago criminal defense lawyer can help to minimize sentencing, or be able to facilitate a defense to get the charges dropped altogether.

The concern and motivation behind the law is to protect the privacy rights of public servants who are engaged in the commission of their official duties, who may be recorded and taken out of context. Opponents, such as the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) who challenged the law before the district judge’s ruling, argue that it is possible to record anyone in public without their consent, except for police officers, and that the punishment far outweighs the seriousness of the crime. Although this isn’t a frequently heard of charge, it serves as a great example of how versatile a Chicago criminal defense lawyer must be, as they are often called to defend those charged with “crimes” that defy ordinary categorization.

Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer – No matter how straightforward or complex your criminal charge, Andrew M. Weisberg is a Chicago criminal 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.

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