MISDEMEANORS

As a criminal lawyer, Matt Hoffman has successfully handled thousands of misdemeanor cases.  This office defends all types of misdemeanor charges in the Lake County and Cook County courts.  Types of misdemeanor cases this office defends include:

Theft and Related Offenses

• Theft, Retail Theft, Deceptive Practices

Crimes of Violence

• Assault, Aggravated Assault, Battery, Domestic Battery, Violation of Order of Protection

All Misdemeanor Drug Charges

All Misdemeanor Gun and Weapons Charges

Vandalism and Property Damage

• Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Defacement of Property

Trespass and Related Offenses

• Criminal trespass to land, residence, or vehicle

All Misdemeanor Sex Offenses

Other Offenses

• Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Conduct, Child Endangerment, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor

Misdemeanor Penalties

A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that can carry a maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail.  Common misdemeanor offenses range from the possession of small amounts of cannabis (marijuana), to assault, battery, domestic battery, theft and retail theft.  Misdemeanor charges encompass a wide range of criminal conduct, but conduct that is not serious enough to warrant a sentence to the state prison system.

Misdemeanor charges fall into three different categories: Class A, Class B, and Class C.  Class A misdemeanors are the most serious and carry a maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.00.  Class B misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,500.00.  Finally, Class C misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,500.00.  All misdemeanors will end up on your criminal record if you are found guilty.

Committed to Your Defense

Although a conviction for a misdemeanor offense will not land a person in prison, it can still send a person to the county jail and have other significant impacts on a person’s life.  Because of this, Matthew T. Hoffman P.C. takes its defense of misdemeanor cases as seriously as its defense of felonies.

This law office believes firmly in your Constitutional right to be considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.  To this end, it works hard to protect its clients’ rights throughout the misdemeanor process.  If you are charged with a misdemeanor offense but demand the skill and expertise of a seasoned felony attorney, this office will be happy to discuss your case.

Contact This Office

Matthew T. Hoffman P.C. represents clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in all Lake County and Cook County courts, including those in Waukegan, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Bridgeview, Maywood, and throughout the City of Chicago.

Contact this office toll free at 1-877-360-1880 for a free initial office consultation.

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