Criminal Law

Criminal law is a comprehensive category that governs many different types of crimes.

In contrast to civil law that involves lawsuits brought by one individual or company against another to recover damages and compensation, criminal law involves cases that are brought by local authorities, the police, the state, or federal government for activities in violation of criminal laws.

Criminal charges include misdemeanors and felonies, and criminal cases are brought in state and federal courts. Penalties for state or federal felonies and misdemeanors can include prison or jail time, probation, fines, community services, etc.

Appeals are another aspect of criminal law that involve requests to higher courts for review of cases based on the premise that severe legal errors occurred, constitutional rights were violated, or verdicts were not based on the weight of the evidence.

Our Chicago criminal law attorneys can help

If you are charged with a violation of Chicago criminal laws, or are facing indictment or investigation, you need an attorney experienced with all aspects of criminal laws in Chicago. Chicago criminal law attorney Robert A. Loeb appears at all courts where criminal matters are heard, including state courts in matters involving state crimes, and federal district, and appellate courts in matters involving federal crimes.

As your criminal law attorneys in Chicago, we can handle pre-indictment negotiations and bail applications. Our Chicago criminal law firm also handles motion practice, trial practice, and appellate litigation. Whether it is an assault, a traffic violation, or white-collar crime, we are ready to advise you.

Criminal charges are serious

The Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to due process when charged with a crime. There are rules of criminal procedure when trying a case that protect individuals subjected to loss of liberty, fines, and loss of civil rights, such as the right to carry a gun or to vote. Failure to follow the rules can result in reversals of conviction and dismissals of charges.

Facing criminal charges can result in convictions that disrupt families and ruin lives. The importance of hiring competent legal counsel for a sound criminal defense cannot be stressed enough and is vital to the outcome of a case, and to minimizing the consequences of a criminal record. For people who are not citizens of the United States, criminal charges can have serious immigration consequences, and a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer will work closely with an immigration attorney in protecting the legal of a client in the U.S.

To arrange a consultation to discuss your concerns regarding criminal law, please call 312-445-9086 or use our online quick contact email.