Felony Criminal Lawyer in Chicago

Felony crimes are some of the most severe offenses in the criminal justice system. 

In the state of Illinois, these crimes are classified into five distinct classes, ranging from Class 4 to Class X, based on their severity. The penalty can range anywhere from probation to life in prison.

Some common examples of felony crimes our law firm handles include:

• Arson is intentionally setting fire to a property with the intent to damage the building or to defraud the insurance company.
• Aggravated Battery elements include causing great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement during a commission of battery.
• Aggravated Domestic Battery charges can be brought against a person when, while in the commission of battery to a blood relative or a household member, they cause great bodily harm, permanent disability, or choke that person. A conviction for a domestic violence charge can have long-lasting effects on your future
• Aggravated Drunk Driving charges can be brought against an individual when they operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher at the same time their driver’s license is suspended or revoked. 
• Burglary is the unlawful entry into a building intending to commit a theft crime or any other felony. 
• Drug Charges are offenses such as drug trafficking, drug possession, and drug manufacturing with intent to deliver. These crimes carry severe penalties, including hefty fines and lengthy prison sentences. 
• Forgery crime involves creating or altering documents to deceive others.
• Home Invasion is entering a dwelling of another with a weapon and without authority while knowing that people are there and causing injury to the occupants. 
• Homicide types of crime can be grouped into first-degree murder charges, second-degree murder, and reckless Homicide. 
• Kidnapping involves unlawfully taking a person against their will and holding them captive. It is a serious felony offense that often carries substantial prison time. 
• Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without expressed or implied malice and without premeditation. 
• Reckless Homicide occurs when an individual is driving a motor vehicle such as a car, boat, snowmobile, or all-terrain vehicle, and their reckless or intentional disregard for the safety of others causes the death of another person.
• Robbery is a criminal activity that involves taking someone’s property by force or threat of force. Robbery is considered a forcible felony and a violent offense because it consists of the use of violence or intimidation.
• Sex Crimes Some of the most common sex offenses include criminal sexual assault and having unlawful sex with a victim under the age of 18. Aggravated criminal sexual assault, having forceful sex with another while displaying a dangerous weapon. Predatory criminal sexual assault, having sexual contact with a minor under 13 years of age. Criminal Sexual Abuse is an act of sexual conduct by using force. 
• Theft crimes in which the items alleged to have been stolen are above a specific value. 
• Vehicular Hijacking is committed when a person takes a car from the driver by using force or threatening the use of force.
• Violent Crimes include aggravated discharge of a firearm, battery, assault, and murder.
• White Collar Crimes are generally non-violent offenses that are committed for financial gain. These include forgery, mortgage fraud, embezzlement, counterfeiting, and identity theft.

Chicago criminal defense attorney. Mitch Furman is an experienced lawyer who can significantly benefit you during the pendency of your criminal case.