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What Leads to Aggravated DUI Charges in Chicago?

Oct 28, 2024

Aggravated DUI | DUI

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Chicago are always serious matters, but the situation can become significantly more concerning when you are charged with aggravated DUI. Different factors regarding the allegations against you and your previous record can result in DUI charges escalating to aggravated DUI.

If you are facing aggravated DUI charges in Chicago, don’t wait to speak with a Chicago DUI defense attorney. Contact the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg today for a strong defense strategy to [...]

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

Nov 15, 2022

DUI | Halloween | Theft

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 [...]

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2020 Holiday Guidelines Don’t Change on IL Drinking and Driving

Oct 28, 2020

DUI

This year has flipped every rulebook on its head. The ways that we go to work, order food, go to the grocery store, and meet up with friends have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Work happy hours now take place online and rideshares appear to be more dangerous than safe. One thing has stayed the same, however: you cannot drink and drive in Illinois.

Don’t Let a Post-COVID World Tempt You to Drive Drunk

Earlier this month, Illinois’s [...]

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These Three Traffic Violations Land You Mandatory Court Dates in IL

Aug 26, 2020

DUI | Operating a Vehicle With No License | Reckless Driving | Traffic Violations

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 for anyone operating a vehicle in Illinois to understand the laws surrounding driving in the state and what can be faced if those laws are [...]

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No, Yelling “I Have Coronavirus!” Doesn’t Get You Out of a Chicago DUI

Apr 10, 2020

DUI

While it is never a smart idea to resist arrest or to threaten police officers, now — amidst a viral pandemic — is certainly not the time. One man in Niles, Illinois learned this the hard way.

He thought that he could avoid a DUI arrest by screaming at officers that he had the coronavirus while spitting to keep them at bay. We probably don’t have to tell you, but things did not turn out the way he thought they [...]

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Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse? 4 Steps to Take Today

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Being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse is serious. A conviction can lead to prison time, mandatory sex offender registration, and a permanent record that affects your future. The legal process moves quickly, and waiting to respond can hurt your case.

You may not know what to do next, but what you do today matters. What you say, who you talk to, and how you handle the situation can influence the outcome of your case.

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One argument. One moment of lost temper. Suddenly, you’re facing charges that can change your life forever. But did you know that the label on those charges—battery or domestic battery—can mean the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

In Illinois, the line between battery and domestic battery isn’t always clear, but crossing it can have serious consequences. If you’re unsure about the charges you’re facing, don’t wait. Contact our Chicago, IL criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of [...]

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