Sentencing In Illinois

Last updated on October 5, 2023

In order to be successful, a criminal defense attorney must understand sentencing laws inside and out. Our legal team at the Law Office of Stephen L. Richards is familiar with Illinois sentencing guidelines, the many mandatory minimums in Illinois, as well as the various sentencing alternatives and when they may apply. Our clients benefit from more than 35 years of experience. They also benefit from our collective skill in sentencing mitigation. Our goal is to get you through this with the lowest possible sentence, if any.

Alternative Sentences

We believe in doing a full court press. The first step is to determine whether the charges can be won or the case can be dismissed. Can the charges be reduced? If we cannot prevent charges from being filed, our knowledge of alternative sentences can be critical. Depending on the nature of the charges, they may be resolved through deferred prosecution, a drug treatment program or a boot camp, for example. We know when these options may apply and what needs to be done to obtain these alternatives instead of incarceration.

The Sentencing Mitigation Package

When negotiating with prosecutors for a positive outcome, our strategy has to include information about the accused. It is important that prosecutors be presented with a social history of the accused. We want prosecutors to know that this is not a criminal, but a human being, and we want to make it absolutely clear to them why incarceration is not the best option. By being comprehensive in our criminal defense strategy, we have been able to successfully help people charged with serious crimes protect their future. We will do the same for you.

Contact A Chicago Alternative Sentence Lawyer For A Free Consultation

To schedule your free consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney, call the Law Office of Stephen L. Richards at 773-467-7079 or send us an online inquiry.