Category: Criminal Lawyers

Why First-Time Offenders Need Legal Representation?

Dec 11, 2024

Getting charged with a crime for the first time can feel like your world has turned upside down. As a first-time offender, you might assume the court will go easy on you—but that’s not always the case. Even a single conviction can lead to serious consequences like a criminal record, fines, or even jail time. Whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, your case deserves careful attention and a strong legal strategy. At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, our [...]

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How Do You Know You’re Getting the Best IL Criminal Defense

May 21, 2021

Criminal Defense | Criminal Lawyers

From the moment you enter the criminal justice system, you might feel overwhelmed and stressed.

That’s why, when you’re facing criminal charges, it’s in your best interest to bring a defense attorney on board – to help you navigate the often cumbersome legal process.

If you’ve never needed an attorney before, much less a criminal defense attorney, how do you know you’ve found the right one? What characteristics does a good defense attorney have?

It’s key to the success of [...]

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What to Expect from Your Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mar 28, 2016

Criminal Defense | Criminal Lawyers

If you have been accused of committing a crime, you have two options. You can sit back and accept the punishment – even if you maintain that you are innocent – or you can fight back.

Hopefully, you choose to fight back. And when do so, you do it with the help of an experienced Illinois criminal defense attorney.

Why?

Because a criminal lawyer is your best chance at getting your charges reduced, dismissed, or dropped altogether.[...]

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3-Step Guide to Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Aug 3, 2015

Criminal Lawyers

Hire an inexperienced hairdresser, and you could end up with a bad haircut. Hire an unqualified math tutor, and your SAT scores might not be as high as they could be. Hire a bad DJ, and your guests could leave your party disappointed.

But hire the wrong criminal defense attorney, and your entire future will be jeopardized.

When it comes to major life decisions, hiring a criminal defense attorney may be the important choice you’ll ever make. Being charged [...]

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Whitey Bulger Innocent … This Time

Aug 26, 2013

Criminal Defense | Criminal Lawyers | Murder

The Whitey Bulger trial is one of the most-watched trials of the century. Reminiscent of something from 1950s film noir, the mob trial has captured national attention largely because of the enormous scale of Bulger’s criminal operations along with the added intrigue of his status as an FBI informant. America’s fascination with Godfatheresque characters and their activities also fuel the overall interest and curiosity. Though the Bureau once looked the other way when it came to Bulger’s criminal activities, which [...]

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