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Facing a Property Crime Charge in Illinois? Strategies to Beat It

If you have been charged with a property crime in Illinois, you need to take it seriously and work to put together the strongest possible defense to fight back. Depending on the nature of your alleged crime, you could be facing years in prison, high fines, and more.

 

How do you know which strategy is most likely to help in your specific situation? There’s no easy answer, but your best chance at a positive outcome is to work with [...]

The Serious Penalties for Residential Burglary in Illinois

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 [...]

Residential Burglary or Home Invasion: An Important Distinction in IL

What’s the difference between residential burglary and home invasion? We’ll describe the legal differences and penalties in this post, then explain how a skilled Illinois criminal attorney can help you fight your charges.

 

Let’s start by looking at a recent case.

 

Recent Home Burglary Case in Wilmette

 

A Wilmette woman was recently arrested on three felony charges for home burglary incidents.

 

One home on Leyden Lane was allegedly burglarized on June 29. The homeowner was a [...]

Strategies to Use to Fight Your Illinois Burglary Charges   

Burglary charges are more than just a case of theft. Even a minor burglary charge is a felony crime in Illinois, and the most severe cases could be a Class 1 felony. A conviction may lead to the loss of certain rights, jail time, and heavy fines.

 

Thankfully, if you have recently been charged with burglary, you have options for fighting these charges and avoiding a felony conviction. Below, we’re going to cover several different potential defenses that a [...]

Illinois Property Crimes and Their Associated Penalties

There are all kinds of illegal acts that fall under the umbrella of “property crimes” in Illinois, and not all of them are created equal. Depending on what you are accused of doing, you may face a misdemeanor or a felony, and consequences vary quite a bit as well.

 

Below, we’re going to detail the most common property crimes in Illinois and their associated penalties.

 

Acts that Illinois Defines as Property Crimes

 

Arson

A person commits arson [...]

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The Difference Between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Illinois

Aggravated Assault | Assault

In Illinois, the line between assault and aggravated assault often comes down to the presence of aggravating factors. While both offenses involve actions that place someone in fear of immediate harm, aggravated assault includes elements that make the conduct more harmful. If you are faced with an assault charge, a Chicago criminal defense lawyer can explain these distinctions and their consequences. The legal team at the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg can assist you in separating the two cases and [...]

How Mental Health Defenses Work in Chicago Criminal Cases

Criminal Defense | Mental Health

Mental health plays an increasingly recognized role in Illinois criminal law. When someone charged with a crime in Chicago has a diagnosed mental health condition or psychological disorder, it can significantly affect how the case proceeds. From investigation through sentencing, mental illness can influence criminal responsibility, competency, and potential sentencing outcomes.

At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our team understands the complex connection between mental health and criminal defense. As an experienced Chicago criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Weisberg provides [...]