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Category: Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly Conduct: Legal Considerations for Protesters in Chicago

Public demonstrations and protests play a vital role in expressing dissent and advocating for social change in Chicago. However, protesters must navigate legal considerations to ensure their actions remain within the bounds of the law. Disorderly conduct laws, in particular, can have implications for protesters engaging in public demonstrations. This blog aims to provide guidance for individuals participating in protests in Chicago, covering their rights and responsibilities under disorderly conduct laws and offering tactics for peacefully exercising their First Amendment [...]

You Got Hit With IL Disorderly Conduct Charges over St. Paddy’s Day – What Now?

St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, but sometimes things can get out of hand. If you got hit with IL disorderly conduct charges over St. Paddy’s Day, it’s essential to know your rights and understand what you’re up against.

If you get charged with disorderly conduct in Illinois, it can be a stressful and confusing experience. Disorderly conduct is a broad charge that can encompass various behaviors, such as fighting, obscene language or gestures, and disrupting public gatherings. [...]

Violating an Illinois Lockdown Order Equals a Misdemeanor Charge

Many states have issued lockdown orders during the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois being one of them. In most places, violating these orders would result in a slap on the wrist and a reminder to stay at home. However, violating the Illinois lockdown order in Aurora at least could land you in legal trouble.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Aurora’s city council voted unanimously to make violating the state’s lockdown order a disorderly conduct charge.

This misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge can have [...]

Halloween Activities Most Likely to Get Your Chicago Teen Arrested

Halloween has never been a time to be on your best behavior. Running around the neighborhood at night, pulling pranks, and dressing up in scary costumes are all part of the Halloween tradition. As with any sort of mischief, though, teens can quickly take the spirit of the holiday too far.

Because of this, it’s not uncommon for misguided Halloween pranks and actual state crimes to overlap – probably more than you or your teen even realize. To avoid surprise [...]

Common Defenses against Disorderly Conduct Charges

It was a quiet Friday night in Edgewater, the whoosh of the occasional passing car mingling with the murmur of the NBA playoffs on TVs within apartment buildings. But the calm was punctuated suddenly when the whistle of a police siren sounded near the 6300 block of North Lakewood.

 

At least, that’s what happened according to a report from the Chicago Sun Times.

A Roger Park District police car signalled for another vehicle to stop, and both drivers [...]

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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[...]