This is the next post in my series on the handling of Class “A” misdemeanor charges in Peoria, Illinois. My last article discussed handling charges involving criminal damage to property. Whether such an offense is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony will depend on the value of the property involved. Retaining an experienced attorney can help with ensuring that a case is handled correctly. In this article I will discuss dealing with criminal trespass charges. If you or a family member are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer. Criminally trespassing on anoth ..read more

This is the next article in my series on the handling of Class “A” misdemeanor charges in Peoria and other central Illinois areas. My last article discussed the handling of aggravated assault charges. Defendants must remember that they can face additional counts, along with the charge for aggravated assault. In the event of a conviction, the judge will have discretion as to whether the sentences should run concurrently or consecutively. Retaining an experienced attorney can help ensure that you mount the strongest possible defense. In this article I will discuss dealing with charges of crimina ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Class “A” misdemeanors in Peoria and other Illinois areas. My last article provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing. It also stressed the need to contact an attorney as soon as possible if you or a family member have been arrested. The sooner you contact counsel then the sooner they will begin to build a defense on your behalf. This article will discuss the handling of aggravated assault charges, which is a Class “A” offense. If you are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a criminal de ..read more

This is the first post in a series of articles which will discuss the handling of cases which are classified as Class “A” misdemeanors by the state of Illinois. I have previously discussed handling Class “A” misdemeanors as a general matter. My upcoming series will expand upon that discussion by looking at the various offenses that fall within this category. The goal of this series is to provide information which will help people to better understand their situation. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorney. If you or a family member are in ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Class “X” felonies in Peoria and other Illinois areas. My last article discussed defending against charges of aggravated vehicular carjacking. A carjacking can become “aggravated” if a deadly weapon is involved. If you face such charges then it is important to contact an attorney immediately as prosecutors aggressively pursue such cases. In this article I will discuss what to expect when facing drug trafficking charges. If you or a family member have been arrested then contact my office today to speak with a criminal defense lawyer. Illinoi ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Class “X” felony charges in Peoria, Illinois. My last article discussed defending against home invasion charges. Defendants must be aware that Illinois considers home invasion to be a more serious offense than traditional burglary. Also, a defendant will typically face numerous other counts in addition to a home invasion charge. Retaining an attorney to protect one’s interests is vital. In this article I will discuss dealing with charges of aggravated vehicular carjacking. If you are in need of assistance then contact my office today to spe ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Class “X” felony cases in Peoria and other parts of Illinois. My last article discussed defending against charges of sexual assault. Defendants should understand that there are a variety of possible defenses in such matters. Even if it is not possible to defend the case, it may be possible to reach a more favorable resolution. Retaining an experienced attorney is important for ensuring that your rights are protected throughout the process. In this article I will discuss what to expect when one has been charged with home invasion. If you nee ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Class “X” felony charges in Peoria and other central Illinois areas. My last article provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing. It also stressed the need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible if you or a loved one have been arrested. It is important to understand that the prosecutors and judges are seldom lenient when it comes to such matters. Retaining experienced counsel can help to ensure that your rights remain protected. In this article I will discuss defending against armed robbery charges. If you or ..read more

This is the first post in a series of articles that will address defending against Class “X” felony charges in Peoria and other central Illinois areas. I am writing on this topic due to the very serious consequences which such charges carry. I am also writing on this topic to provide information which can assist with the selection of a criminal defense attorney. It is important to understand the gravity of the situation if you or a loved one are facing a Class “X” count. If you need assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer. I will be addressing a number of topics over my ..read more

This article is being written to conclude and recap my series on the handling of Class “4” felony charges in Peoria and other central Illinois areas. I considered it important to write on this topic as many individuals, for obvious reasons, do not know what steps to take when they have been charged with a crime. This is especially true if it is someone’s first offense. I wrote this series with the goal of providing information about the law which will help people to better understand their situation. It has also been my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of a crim ..read more