Illinois Violent Crimes Lawyers
People charged with violent crimes can range from someone who shoots a person while committing a crime to a college student who was in a bar fight. Regardless of the circumstances, violent crimes are serious charges that needed to be treated seriously.
You could be charged with a crime even if you think that you did nothing wrong. Sometimes people are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. In bar fights, the police frequently use a standard rule: the winner of the fight goes to jail, and the loser goes to the hospital - even if the loser started it. Bars, to protect against lawsuits, will support the police rule regardless of who started the fight.
Violent crimes charges may include assault, battery, aggravated battery, kidnapping, reckless discharge of a weapon, domestic violence, sexual assault, attempted murder, and murder.
When someone is charged with a misdemeanor, the maximum penalty is 364 days in jail. When someone is charged with a felony the minimum prison time is equal to one year or more. Any criminal conviction, whether for a felony or misdemeanor, will be on your criminal record and could hamper your future employment.
Don't Give Up Hope
Just because you have been arrested and charged with a crime doesn't mean that prosecutors can prove their case. Charges can be dismissed, or you could be found not guilty. Do not give up and make a guilty plea just because you have been charged!
When your future is on the line, choosing the right attorney can make a difference. At Wigell & Associates, we take all criminal charges seriously. In our over 30 years of representing people charged with violent crimes in Illinois and Indiana, we have built a reputation in the judicial system for credible and aggressive representation.
As attorneys, we are nonjudgmental. The only things we care about are you and the law. We will fight vigorously not only to help you avoid jail time, but to avoid any conviction that could result in a black mark on your future.
Free Initial Consultation: Contact an Illinois violent crimes attorney at Wigell & Associates.
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