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Chicago’s Operation Monticello’s Revenge Ends Year-long Heroin Sting
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

Chicago has been cracking down on a number of hard drugs in the past year, including heroin. One particular sting just concluded after a year of investigations. This sting led to the discovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in heroin sales and the arrest of 22 people. This sting, the result of Operation Monticello’s…

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Felony Charges? Learn About Illinois’ Impact Incarceration Program
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

Boot camp is a training style that expands beyond those joining the military. In Illinois, eligible offenders can participate in the Illinois Impact Incarceration Program, frequently described as such, in exchange for a reduced sentence. This program is unique and there’s a lot to understand about it, namely who it’s an option for and how…

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Feds Have Eyes on Chicago Cocaine Trade
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

Drugs are a consistent problem in many large cities all over the nation, and recently, the federal government has taken a greater interest in Chicago. Although Chicago cartel affiliates primarily deal in heroin and fentanyl, feds currently have an eye out for an uptick in cocaine trafficking. Why? Because cocaine production has increased dramatically in…

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IL Felony Charges for Stealing Toiletries? Here’s How It Can Happen
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

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…

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Three Times an IL Sex Crime Is Aggravated without a Weapon Involved
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

By itself, sexual assault is a serious crime with grave consequences. In Colorado, criminal sexual assault is defined as sexual penetration when any of the following elements exist: You used force or the threat of force You had knowledge that the victim did not understand the nature of sex or was not able to consent…

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Prostitute or Trafficking Victim — What’s the Difference in IL?
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

Human trafficking is a horrifying thing and years of advocacy and efforts to increase the public’s awareness of the problem have finally made it an issue that has captured people’s attention. Still, there is some confusion about what difference there is legally between a sex trafficking victim and a prostitute. If you’re unsure, then read…

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Rash of Chicago Boat Break-ins: What’s Being Stolen?
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

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…

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These Three Traffic Violations Land You Mandatory Court Dates in IL
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

While there are situations where you can pay a fine online, or enter a plea without going into a courthouse, in Illinois, there are three traffic offenses that will land a person in front of a judge no matter what. These offenses are taken very seriously and have serious penalties associated with them. It’s important…

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Seek PPP Business Aid Wrongfully, Expect Fraud Charges in Illinois
Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

In an effort to provide emergency financial aid to millions of Americans impacted economically by the global coronavirus crisis, the federal government introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Economic Relief through the Federal CARES Act You may be familiar with the CARES Act because of the Economic Impact Payment (the stimulus…

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