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Class X Felony: The Chicago Criminal Justice System

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Working diligently on your specific care is the ultimate goal of Chicago Criminal Lawyers. As every circumstance is unique, a thorough investigation is implemented along with vigorous action to present your case in court. A legal defense team will protect your rights and work relentlessly to obtain the best verdict possible. A Chicago Robbery Lawyer offers the services in a variety of robbery incidents and in many cases, a plea deal agreement may be recommended to lessen the charges. At other times an opportunity presents itself and the case may be dismissed. The most common categories of robbery are explained below.

Armed Robbery

A person may be charged with armed robbery if he/she commits the crime while carrying a deadly weapon or a firearm. …show more content…

If the person charged with the crime carried a firearm, another 15 years can be added to the sentence. In extenuating circumstances when the perpetrator discharged the firearm during the robbery, the sentence may be prolonged by additional 20 years. If the perpetrator caused bodily harm, such as disfigurement, disability or death, the punishment may result in extra 25 years of incarceration. A person who is convicted under a Class X Felony is not eligible for probation. When your case is presented in court, a Chicago Robbery Lawyer understands that your livelihood is at stake and will present all available evidence to win your …show more content…

It is a Class 2 Felony if the value of a car is at least $5,000, and it was stolen from a person 60 years of age or older. It carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison. It may still be categorized as Class 2 Felony if the vehicle is valued between $10,000 and $100,000. Carjacking falls under Class 1 Felony if the car is a government property valued at over $10,000. Up to 15 years in prison may accompany the sentence. If the stolen car is valued at over $100,000, and it is government owned, the crime is classified as Class X Felony and may be punishable by 30 year sentence in prison and up to $25,000 in

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