Misdemeanor Crimes Lawyer for Lake County

Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Misdemeanor criminal charges can thoroughly disrupt one's life.  People who never thought they would be part of the criminal justice system may be completely overwhelmed by the complexity of criminal law.  A Lake County criminal defense lawyer may be able to help with the complication and stress you are dealing with and possibly get the charges dropped for your misdemeanor allegations.  Criminal Law Attorney Bernardo Isacovici has successfully defended clients in Lake County and surrounding areas.  He is serious about defending client's rights and takes personal care with each case to develop a strong and aggressive strategy for getting the best results possible.  He may be able to help you get back to living your life and leaving misdemeanor allegations behind you.

Misdemeanor Penalties in Illinois

While misdemeanor offense penalties are not as serious as felony charges, the punishments for these crimes can still significantly impact your life.  You can get sentenced for jail time, many hours of community service, expensive fines, etc.  Misdemeanor crimes include offenses similar to felonies but tend to be less violent and without aggravated factors.  Examples include theft, retail theft, battery, domestic battery, ordinance violations, drug possession (such as marijuana), drug distribution, first or second DUI convictions, reckless driving, assault, many juvenile offenses and others.  The three classes of misdemeanors and the associated penalties are:

• Class C Misdemeanor: Up to 30 days in prison, up to $1500 in fines
• Class B Misdemeanor: Up to 6 months in prison, up to $1500 in fines
• Class C Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in prison, up to $2500 in fines

A first and second DUI conviction within 20 years is a Class A Misdemeanor offense which could result in a year in prison, $2500 in fines as well as license suspension, community service, etc.  A misdemeanor crimes defense attorney at our firm may be able to ensure you don't see a day of jail time or pay a dollar in fines.