Chicago Felony Lawyer
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This page is provided to give an overview of the types of felony charges and offenses that a person in Chicago or Illinois may encounter. Feel free to look through the site or just call Mr. Weisberg right now to discuss your case. He can always be reached on his cell phone (773) 908-9811.
A felony in Illinois is a criminal offense that is punishable by more than one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time) and fines of $25,000.00 or more. In Illinois, there are six classifications of felony offenses and charges:
Class 4 Felony: 1-3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time)
Class 3 Felony: 2-5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time)
Class 2 Felony: 3-7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time)
Class 1 Felony: 4-15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time)
Class X Felony: 6-30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time)
Murder: 20-60 years (or more) in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison time)
Common examples of Class 4 Felonies include: unlawful possession of a controlled substance, second or subsequent convictions for domestic battery or retail theft, deceptive practice, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, criminal sexual abuse and many other offenses. All felony offenses in Chicago and Illinois carry the possibility of jail time or prison time upon conviction.
Common examples of Class 3 Felonies include: forgery, retail theft over $150.00, aggravated battery, theft over $300.00 (non-retail), possession of cannabis over 500 grams, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver over 30 grams, failure to register as a sex offender and various other offenses.
Common examples of Class 2 Felonies include: burglary, theft over $10,000, aggravated battery to a police officer, possession of a stolen vehicle (PSMV), aggravated criminal sexual abuse, filing a false report of vehicle theft, unlawful use of a weapon by felon, robbery and various other offenses.
Common examples of Class 1 Felonies include: possession of a controlled substance over 15 grams, possession of cannabis / marijuana over 5,000 grams, aggravated robbery, theft over $100,000, aggravated discharge of a firearm, criminal sexual assault and various other crimes.
Common examples of Class X Felonies include: armed robbery, home invasion, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated battery to a child or senior citizen, attempted murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault, possession of cannabis over 5,000 grams with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance over 15 grams with intent to deliver, theft over $500,000 and various other crimes.
The following is a more exhaustive list of felony charges and offenses in Chicago and Illinois generally. Please note that most criminal matters begin with the statute number “720 ILCS 5/”. Your bail bond sheet may instead say “720 ILCS 5.0/”. For example, an aggravated battery can be noted as 720 ILCS 5/12-4 or 720 ILCS 5.0/12-4. It is the same thing.
Aggravated Arson (720 ILCS 5/20-1.1) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3.05 or 720 ILCS 5/12-4) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (720 ILCS 5/11-1.60 or 720 ILCS 5/12-16) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (720 ILCS 5/11-1.30 or 720 ILCS 5/12-14) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (720 ILCS 5/24-1.2) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Financial Identity Theft (720 ILCS 5/16-30 or 720 ILCS 5/16G-20) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Kidnapping (720 ILCS 5/10-2) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Stalking (720 ILCS 5/12-7.4) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (720 ILCS 5/10-3.1) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (720 ILCS 5/24-1.6) (charge / offense)
Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (720 ILCS 5/18-4) (charge / offense)
Felony Probation Violations
Felony Traffic Violations
Armed Robbery (720 ILCS 5/18-2) (charge / offense)
Arson (720 ILCS 5/20-1) (charge / offense)
Attempted Murder (720 ILCS 5/8-4(a) & 720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(1) (charge / offense)
Burglary (720 ILCS 5/19-1) (charge / offense)
Child Abduction (720 ILCS 5/10-5) (charge / offense)
Child Pornography (720 ILCS 5/11-20.1) (charge / offense)
Criminal Sexual Abuse (720 ILCS 5/11-1.50 or 720 ILCS 5/12-15) (charge / offense)
Criminal Sexual Assault (720 ILCS 5/11-1.20 or 720 ILCS 5/12-13) (charge / offense)
Defacing Identification Marks of Firearms (720 ILCS 5/24-5) (charge / offense)
Delivery of Cannabis (720 ILCS 550/5) (charge / offense)
Delivery of a Controlled Substance (720 ILCS 570/401) (charge / offense)
Escape (720 ILCS 5/31-6) (charge / offense)
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (730 ILCS 150/6) (charge / offense)
Felony Deceptive Practices (720 ILCS 5/17-1) (charge / offense)
Felony DUI/DWI Offenses (625 ILCS 5/11-501) (charge / offense)
Felony Murder (720 ILCS 5/9-1(a)(3) (charge / offense)
Felony Theft (720 ILCS 5/16-1) (charge / offense)
Financial Identity Theft (720 ILCS 5/16G-15) (charge / offense)
Forgery (720 ILCS 5/17-3) (charge / offense)
Hate Crime (720 ILCS 5/12-7.1) (charge / offense)
Home Invasion (720 ILCS 5/12-11) (charge / offense)
Involuntary Manslaughter (720 ILCS 5/9-3) (charge / offense)
Kidnapping (720 ILCS 5/10-1) (charge / offense)
Perjury (720 ILCS 5/32-2) (charge / offense)
Possession of Burglary Tools (720 ILCS 5/19-2) (charge / offense)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) (720 ILCS 570/402) (charge / offense)
Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver (720 ILCS 570/401) (charge / offense)
Possession of Cannabis (Over 30 Grams) (720 ILCS 550/4(d)) (charge / offense)
Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver (720 ILCS 550/5) (charge / offense)
Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (PSMV) (625 ILCS 5/4-103) (charge / offense)
Possession of Stolen Property (720 ILCS 5/16-1) (charge / offense)
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (720 ILCS 5/11-1.40 or 720 ILCS 5/12-14.1) (charge / offense)
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (720 ILCS 5/24-1.5) (charge / offense)
Reckless Homicide (720 ILCS 5/9-3) (charge / offense)
Residential Burglary (720 ILCS 5/19-3) (charge / offense)
Robbery (720 ILCS 5/18-1) (charge / offense)
Sexual Exploitation of a Child (720 ILCS 5/11-9.1) (charge / offense)
Stalking (720 ILCS 5/12-7.3) (charge / offense)
Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Firearm Ammunition (720 ILCS 5/24-3.1) (charge / offense)
Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm (720 ILCS 5/24-3.5) (charge / offense)
Unlawful Restraint (720 ILCS 5/10-3) (charge / offense)
Unlawful Use of Weapons (UUW) (720 ILCS 5/24-1) (charge / offense)
Unlawful Use of Weapons by Felons or Persons in Custody of the DOC (720 ILCS 5/24-1.1) (charge / offense)
Vehicular Hijacking (720 ILCS 5/18-3) (charge / offense)
A person convicted of felony charges face the real possibility of prison time or jail time, fines, court costs and a permanent criminal record. Countless Americans every year are turned down for employment because of a felony criminal record. Those accused of a felony in the Chicago area can ensure optimal outcomes for their case by securing the services of the experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney Andrew M. Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg’s goal is to help all clients get the charges against them reduced, if not dropped altogether, so they can move on with their lives.
When arrested for and facing serious criminal charges, it is critical to find a great criminal defense lawyer who is at the top of his profession. Finding an experienced criminal defense attorney is the best thing you can do to protect your reputation and avoid jail time or prison time. Mr. Weisberg handles all felony and misdemeanor charges in all Cook County courthouses including Chicago (and all branch courts), Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood (Maybrook), Bridgeview and Markham.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony offense, contact Chicago criminal defense lawyer Andrew M. Weisberg to receive a strong defense. Mr. Weisberg is committed to offering the best possible defense and believes that a strong case starts with building a personalized relationship with the client.
If you would like to reach Mr. Weisberg quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (773) 908-9811 or Text LAWYER to 25827 for prompt call back. The consultation is free.
