Chicago Murder Lawyer
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.
Each year, hundreds of individuals are charged with and convicted of the offense of murder in Chicago. Murder is governed by 720 ILCS 5/9-1. Murder charges are extremely serious, and murder convictions can carry devastating, lifelong consequences, including heavy fines, jail time and/or death.
In Illinois, the range of sentence for murder is 20-60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Under the truth-in-sentencing law, a person convicted of murder is not entitled to any time off for good behavior. In other words, a defendant found guilty of murder must serve every day of his or her sentence.
Although the usual sentence is 20-60 years for murder, there are many circumstances in which the sentence can be far greater. For example, if a person is convicted of murder and it is found that they personally discharged a firearm, an additional 25 years will be added to the sentence. Therefore, such a person will serve 45-85 years for a murder. Other situations result in natural life in prison. This means the person will never be released from prison. An example of a person eligible for natural life in prison is someone who kills more than one individual.
- Second degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9-2), is a Class 1 felony offense or charge that is punishable by 4-20 years in prison. In some cases, a judge may sentence an individual to a term of probation for a second degree murder conviction.
- Involuntary manslaughter (720 ILCS 5/9-3) and Reckless homicide (720 ILCS 5/9-3) are criminal charges or offenses resulting from an unlawful death. These charges are normally brought where the accused did not act intentionally to kill the victim, but instead acted either recklessly or with knowledge that their actions were likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Depending on the facts of the case and the charges filed, these offenses can range from 3-28 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
If you or a loved one has been charged with murder in Chicago or surrounding areas, you can ensure the best possible outcome to your case by securing the services of the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg.
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.
Mr. Weisberg is dedicated to providing his clients with first-class service by developing personalized attorney-client relationships with each defendant.
If you or a loved one has been charged with murder in the Chicago area, you owe it to yourself to secure the most aggressive and experienced defense possible. Don’t take chances with your future. Contact the Law Offices of Chicago lawyer Andrew M. Weisberg to discuss your individual circumstances.
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.
