The Skilled Defense You Need When Facing Felony Offenses

Felony charges involve serious and often permanent or long-term repercussions including jail or prison time. As a committed team of criminal defense attorneys, we at Shifrin Law Group in Chicago are ready to get to work on your case. We can provide the solid legal guidance and quality representation you need when facing felony charges.

Serious Charges On Your Permanent Record

Being charged with a felony in Illinois is very serious and, if convicted, may result in serious prison or jail time. A felony conviction will be on your permanent record and result in many struggles, including trouble seeking employment, limited housing availability and denial of financial assistance and/or welfare. It is crucial you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible after being arrested or charged with a felony. In Illinois, there are five classifications of felony offenses and charges. These are listed below in order of their severity, from least severe to more severe:

• Class 4 felony
• Class 3 felony
• Class 2 felony
• Class 1 felony
• Class X felony

Charges That A Class 4 Felony Includes

A Class 4 felony, although the least severe of the felony-level offenses, is still a serious crime that can negatively impact the rest of your life. A conviction for a Class 4 felony can result in one to three years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $25,000, or probation. Some common crimes that are classified as Class 4 felonies are:

• Aggravated unlawful use of weapons
• Aggravated DUI
• Child abandonment
• Criminal sexual abuse
• Filing a false police report
• Identity theft (less than $300)
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Stalking
• Unlawful possession of handguns
• Unlawful Restraint
• Unlawful use of weapons

Crimes That Fall Under A Class 3 Felony

A conviction for a Class 3 felony can result in 2-5 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $25,000, or probation. Some common crimes that are classified as Class 3 felonies are:

• Aggravated battery
• Identity theft ($300 – $2,000)
• Perjury
• Reckless homicide
• Unlawful use of weapons
• Unlawful use of weapons by a felon

Types Of Charges And Penalties For A Class 2 Felony Conviction

A conviction for a Class 2 felony can result in three to seven years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $25,000, or probation. Some common crimes that are classified as Class 2 felonies are:

• Arson
• Aggravated criminal sexual abuse
• Aggravated domestic battery
• Aggravated identity theft ($2,000 – $10,000)
• Burglary
• Kidnapping
• Possession of a stolen firearm
• Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
• Unlawful use of weapons

Penalties For A Class 1 Felony Conviction

A conviction for a Class 1 felony can result in 4-15 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $25,000. Some common crimes that are classified as Class 1 felonies are:

• Aggravated discharge of a firearm
• Aggravated identity theft ($10,000 – $100,000)
• Aggravated possession of a stolen firearm
• Criminal sexual assault
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Second-degree Murder

What A Class X Felony Involves

A Class X Felony is the most serious type of felony. A conviction for a Class X Felony has a mandatory minimum six-year prison sentence and a maximum prison sentence of 30 years. In Illinois, Class X Felony offenses are not eligible for probation. A conviction for a Class X Felony can additionally include a maximum fine of $25,000. Some common crimes that are classified as Class X Felonies are:

• Aggravated kidnapping
• Aggravated battery with a firearm
• Aggravated identity theft (greater than $100,000)
• Armed habitual criminal
• Armed robbery
• Attempted murder
• Home invasion
• Murder
• Unlawful use of weapons

Types Of Nonprobationable Felonies

Although the possibility for probation exists in certain lower-level felony charges, there are several offenses that are not eligible for probation. Some nonprobationable crimes are:

• First-degree murder & attempted murder
• Any Class 1 felony (if committed while on felony probation)
• Aggravated battery to a senior citizen
• Aggravated DUI death
• Arson (home & church)
• Child pornography production
• Criminal sexual assault
• Disarming an officer
• Firearm possession by gang member (loaded gun)

Find Out About How Our Skilled Defense Can Protect Your Rights In A Free Consultation

With our extensive resources, skill and experience, our team is ready to provide solid defense against felony charges. Call us at 312-766-4223 or email our team and schedule a free consultation. We will work toward getting the charges against you reduced or dropped. Our founding attorney speaks fluent Russian, making us capable of serving you in either the English or Russian language.