Aggressive Illinois Criminal Defense Team
Although a murder conviction no longer carries a death sentence in Illinois, it is the more serious crime in the state. If you are convicted of intentionally ending a person's life, you could lose many years, if not most of your life, behind bars. You need a stalwart legal defense for accusations of murder; look to our Arlington Heights criminal defense lawyer to find the best solution for your case.
For a first degree murder conviction, the prosecution needs to prove that the defendant intended to kill or cause serious bodily harm, knew that his doings could result in death, or the death happened during a forcible felony. Included in forcible felonies are treason, arson, kidnapping, sexual assault, or any type of robbery. In that case, if a person dies while the defendant was committing a felony, even if the death was accident, the accused could face murder charges.
Why choose Chiapelli Law Offices?
Our firm works hard to protect what is most valuable to our clients: their freedom. We do not back down from challenges or complicated cases because our focus is securing the best outcome possible.
Our firm offers the following:
- Experienced insight from a former prosecutor
- "Superb" rating from Avvo
- 24 hour a day, 7 day a week availability
- Dedication to client satisfaction
- Years of trial experience
You can trust us to defend your reputation, freedom, and future at all costs when you come to Chiapelli Law Offices.
Defending You Against Tough charges
Our Chicago criminal defense attorney can employ credible arguments in your defense if you have been arrested for murder. Whether through demonstrating that law enforcement has wrongly accused you of unfounded charges or proving that your actions were out of self-defense, we will not rest until we have crafted the best possible defense.