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Ten Indicted for $23 Million Chicago Bank Embezzlement

In Illinois, you can face some stiff charges if accused of embezzlement. One of the most common forms of white-collar crime, embezzlement often makes headlines when it happens.

A great example is the recent indictment of several defendants who are alleged to have participated in embezzlement at a Chicago bank. These defendants, one of whom was the bank’s former Vice President, were accused of embezzling over $23 million. While an indictment is not a guilty verdict, it does point to [...]

Your Guide to Plea Bargains in Illinois

Enshrined in the Constitution of the United States is the right to trial by jury. However, many criminal justice matters in this country never actually go before a jury. Instead, they terminate in a plea bargain. The state of Illinois is no exception to this.

It helps to understand what a plea bargain is and how it works in criminal justice cases. Read on to find out more.

A Plea Bargain: What Is It?

A plea bargain, sometimes also referred [...]

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 [...]

Illinois LGBTQ Students Have Increased Protections Again

Title IX was created in 1972 by the Department of Education to help secure the rights of students, stating they cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sex.

This legislation dictates that education programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government face consequences if they are found to discriminate.

Under the former administration, Title IX protections as they related to LGBTQ+ students were rolled back. It was the position of the previous administration’s Department of [...]

From Chicago Drive-bys to Breaking Up Fights — 9 Murders in Two Weeks

Chicago sees its fair share of gun violence and murder, and February of 2021 has so far been no different. From Chicago drive-bys to breaking up fights there were nine murders reported in a span of just two weeks.

In fact, in one weekend alone in early February, there were 22 hurt and 4 dead from gun violence. One 42-year-old man was simply trying to stop a fight when he was shot to death. Another man was killed in a [...]

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How Illinois Law Treats Resisting Arrest Charges

Resisting Arrest

Resisting arrest charges can have serious consequences, including fines, probation, and even jail time. If you are accused of this crime, you need to know how Illinois law treats resisting arrest charges. You also need to have an experienced Illinois criminal defense attorney on your side who can guide you through the complex legal system.

At the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg, we are dedicated to providing strong legal representation and fighting for the rights of individuals facing resisting [...]

What Happens at an Illinois Bond Hearing?

Bail Bonds

Your first court appearance after an arrest in Illinois isn’t just a formality. It’s called a bond hearing, and what happens during those few minutes can set the tone for everything that comes next. It’s not the time to hope for the best or rely on guesswork. Your freedom might depend on how well your Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer frames your situation immediately. An attorney with the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg will do precisely that.

Why Bond Hearings[...]