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Did You Get Caught Up in the IL Halloween Crime Crackdown?

Halloween is a holiday many people love. It’s entertaining to dress up and attempt to eat your body weight in fun-size candy bars, but Halloween has a side many people don’t consider: An increase in crime.

Unfortunately, something about this holiday causes some to take things too far and engage in criminal activity. Whether this describes you or you feel like you were wrongfully accused, here’s what you need to know if you’ve got caught up in the crime crackdown [...]

When Two Chicago Muggers Pick the Wrong Guy

Assault is a serious crime, but it can be even more serious based on who it is that was assaulted, as two assailants in Chicago may soon find out.

A city alderman was assaulted by two men outside a late-night bar in River North recently. He is fine and said the whole altercation, which included him being knocked to the ground, punched, and kicked.

A bar employee broke up the incident and the two men fled the scene. The alderman [...]

Chicago Robbery and Other Theft Crimes Hit 20-year Low

In Chicago, sometimes it can feel as if violence is something you never stop hearing about. However, what crime statistics show paints a very different story.

The crime trends of 2020 in Chicago were a bit surprising. While shootings at police officers increased, other crimes such as robbery were the lowest they’ve been in years.

This is thought to be an effect of the shutdown of much of the city due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, overall crime dropped a [...]

IL Felony Charges for Stealing Toiletries? Here’s How It Can Happen

Some people assume that shoplifting is a minor crime. However, in Illinois, it’s anything but. Illinois has some of the harshest shoplifting laws on record. It’s all too easy for a momentary lapse of judgment to lead to serious felony charges.

That’s just what happened to one Illinois man recently. He is now facing five felony charges for allegedly stealing a few bottles of body wash, nails, lotion, and hand sanitizer from a Walgreens.

While he has a previous shoplifting [...]

Rash of Chicago Boat Break-ins: What’s Being Stolen?

Boats are pleasure vessels, but they also happen to be targeted for theft. Unfortunately, some boat owners feel their docked boats are secure, but that’s often far from the truth.

In fact, Chicago police have reported a rash of thefts from boats docked in Burnham Harbor just this summer. With certain high-valued items often left on boats, they can be an easier target for thieves than an owner might think.

Of course, making out with the loot fairly easily doesn’t [...]

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Understanding Chicago’s Gang Enhancement Laws and Criminal Penalties

Gang Enhancement Laws

Gang enhancement laws in Chicago carry significant legal consequences for individuals involved in crimes connected to gang activity. These laws impose strict penalties when a crime is committed with the intent to further gang-related objectives or when a defendant is found to be a gang member. Gang involvement is addressed through specific criminal statutes that treat some gang-related activities as standalone serious offenses or conspiracies, often resulting in elevated charges and severe penalties. The Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg can [...]

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 [...]