Felonies

Criminal Defense - Felony Charges

A felony is a serious charge. The charge itself is an unwanted black mark, but a conviction can have long-term devastating consequences. If you have been accused of a felony, you want to be sure that your rights are protected from the moment of your arrest through the firm resolution of your case. At Pugh and Payne, P.C., our attorneys are highly experienced in effectively defending felony charges. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal conviction, damage to your reputation, or worse, jail, do not wait to contact our attorney. We will provide the aggressive and tenacious criminal defense you need to protect your rights.

PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS ● STAY OUT OF JAIL ● MINIMIZE CHARGES AND FINES

At Pugh and Payne, P.C., our attorneys know how to effectively navigate the criminal legal system to get the best results for our clients. Our objective is always the same: defend the rights of our clients in order to achieve the best possible result: dismissal, not guilty or significantly reduced charges. Our attorneys are ready, willing and able to go to trial, file pretrial motions, or do whatever else may be necessary to optimize the result in your case. Click here for more information on criminal defense.

At Pugh and Payne, P.C., our attorneys are highly experienced defending felonies, including:

• Murder
• Attempt Murder
• Armed Violence
• Aggravated Battery to a child
• Unlawful possession of a deadly weapon
• Unlawful use of a weapon
• Aggravated battery
• Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer
• Aggravated Theft
• Aggravated Retail Theft
• Unlawful Discharge of a Weapon
• Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
• Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
• Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, cannabis / marijuana)
• Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance
• Aggravated DUI
• Aggravated Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
• Burglary
• Residential Burglary
• Home Invasion
• Habitual Criminal Act
• Obstruction of Justice
• Unlawful Possession of Fraudulent Identification
• Homicides
• Misdemeanor and traffic
• DUI

If you have been charged, the quality of your defense is critical. Do not wait to contact our criminal defense attorney today.

Our criminal defense attorneys are meticulous in the investigation, evidence preparation, and aggressive presentation of the defense. We will work hard at the front-end of your case seeking to suppress and combat the evidence presented by the prosecution. In the event that we must take your criminal case to trial, we will bring our court room skills, and legal experience to bear in seeking the best possible outcome in your case.

Contact Pugh and Payne, P.C. today to speak with an experienced Cook County, Illinois real estate, criminal defense or estate planning lawyer.

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