Under Illinois criminal law, felonies are significantly more serious offenses than misdemeanors. Typically, a conviction on a felony charge carries a jail sentence of more than 1 year. For the most serious violent felonies, the sentences are significantly more, and many offenses have mandatory minimum jail sentences.
Wheaton Felony Defense Attorney
The 5 classes of Illinois felonies are as follows: Class X Felony: between 6 and 30 years in a state penitentiary; and/or fine of up to $25,000 (Example: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault); Class 1 Felony: between 4 and 15 years in a state penitentiary; and/or fine of up to $25,000 (Examples: Criminal Sexual Assault, Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, LSD); Class 2 Felony: between 3 and 7 years in a state penitentiary; and/or fine of up to $25,000 (Example: Arson); Class 3 Felony: between 2 and 5 years in a state penitentiary; and/or fine of up to $25,000 (Example: Aggravated Battery); and Class 4 Felony: between 1 and 3 years in a state penitentiary; and/or fine of up to $25,000 (Examples: Aggravated Assault, Stalking). Sentences for murder convictions differ from other felony class sentences.
Downers Grove Felony Defense Attorney
Dennis A. Harrison is a tough, persistent criminal defense attorney who believes in hard work and paying attention to detail. This work ethic allows him to see avenues to success that other attorneys might overlook. Attorney Harrison has over 25 years of experience working as a lawyer. He provides criminal defense services to individuals in DuPage, Cook, Will and Kane Counties in Illinois who have been charged with felonies. If you are under criminal investigation, or have been arrested on a criminal offense, you need legal representation immediately.