Violent CrimesIllinois Violent Crimes Lawyers
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Not Guilty on First Degree MurderDefendant charged in Chicago Heights drive-by shooting. Defendant is alleged get-away driver and facing minimum of 20 years upon conviction. Defendant rejected negotiated disposition of 8 years in prison in exchange for his testimony against other co-defendants. Defendant not guilty after Jury Trial. We defend cases in Illinois, Indiana and Federal courts nationwide. More Victories. |
Violent crimes charges may include assault, battery, aggravated battery, kidnapping, reckless discharge of a weapon, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes, 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.
We have represented defendants in all types of criminal cases, including, but not limited to: DUI, traffic violations, drug charges, internet crimes, white-collar crimes, federal crimes, juvenile offenses, weapons charges, violent crimes, domestic violence, and sex crimes .
Wigell & Associates represents clients in greater Chicagoland and northwest Indiana, including all of Cook County, Will County, DuPage County and Kankakee County in Illinois, and Lake County and Porter County in Indiana. We defend clients in Chicago, Chicago Heights, Orland Park, Palos Heights, New Lenox, Kankakee, Crown Point, Calumet City, Hammond, Plainfield, Joliet, Lansing, Wheaton, and Frankfort. We represent people in Illinois and Indiana state and federal courts in Chicago, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Skokie, Joliet, Hammond, Kankakee, and Crown Point. Our federal court representation is nationwide and we have defended clients from Texas, New York, and Los Angeles.