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Category: Criminal Sexual Abuse

Is IL Sex With a Minor a Crime If You Don’t Know Their Age?

In today’s age of technology, meeting people online or through a dating app is an everyday occurrence. Even social media platforms are used for people to meet and date new people.

While many of these online resources have age limits to help keep minors active, it doesn’t always work. It’s easy for a minor to lie about their age. What happens if you meet a person, hook up with them, and then find out they aren’t the legal age of [...]

Ways You Can Be Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse in IL

In December 2018, a 19-year-old man from East St. Louis was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 13-year-old child.

 

Now, that sounds really bad – and it is – but what exactly does “aggravated criminal sexual abuse” mean? What does someone have to do to be convicted of this sex crime?

 

How serious are the consequences?

 

In this post, we’re going to dive into the nuts and bolts of this law, focusing on what acts [...]

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What to Expect During Police Questioning in Chicago Criminal Cases

Police Questioning | Miranda Rights

Police questioning is never easy, but knowing your rights can protect you from self-incrimination. At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our Chicago criminal defense attorneys help clients navigate interrogations while safeguarding Fifth Amendment rights. With 29 years of experience and a former Cook County prosecutor background, Andrew Weisberg has successfully challenged hundreds of Miranda violations and suppressed unlawful confessions. We defend residents throughout Chicago against criminal charges arising from police questioning.

What Are Your Miranda Rights in Illinois?

Police [...]

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 [...]