Certainly one of, if not the worst, experience that you can have with the courts and the legal system occurs if you are unfortunate enough to be arrested and charged with a crime. A Chicago criminal defense lawyer such as the The Law Office of Jay F. Fortier, P.C. provides aggressive legal representation in the area of criminal defense. We have the ability to identify and peruse all potential defenses and to safeguard your constitutional rights. The legal system provides these rights and safeguards because, although society needs laws for the protection of its citizens, many people have been and continue to be wrongfully accused and convicted. Even in cases where a defendant is legitimately convicted of wrongdoing it is still necessary to ensure that the penalty paid is just and not overly vindictive or unreasonable. If at all possible people should eventually receive the opportunity to make a new start even if they have made mistakes in the past. In all cases, defendants must receive due process of law and have their legal rights respected. The integrity of the entire system depends on it.

Criminal Law Basics

The federal government, though Congress, and the states, though the state legislatures, enact criminal statutes that impose state or federal criminal liability for their violation. Local government, and even government administrative and executive agencies, can also create criminal liability. Criminal statutes describe the type of conduct that has been deemed a crime and the mindset or intent required, if any, for criminal liability to arise. The statute may also provide for a specific fine, imprisonment term, or other penalty. State and federal Appellate and Supreme Court decisions establish precedent and help to interpret the criminal law along with related issues of federal and state constitutional law.

If you are in need of legal representation for an alleged crime, donít hesitate to seek out professional help. The criminal code and case law can be very difficult to interpret. Seek advice by a competent criminal defense law firm such as The Law Office of Jay F. Fortier, P.C. in order to protect your rights. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed but we will work with you as soon as you contact us for a free consultation in order to prepare for a defense and potential negotiations with prosecutors and to aggressively pursue the most favorable outcome for you that is possible. We limit our practice and do not handle all areas of the criminal law in order to offer premium service in select areas of this complex part of the law. However, if you contact us about a matter that we do not handle we will promptly direct you to quality attorneys that do handle your issue at no cost.

What Does it Cost?

Fees vary by the level of complexity involved in each individual case. They may be a onetime ìflatî fee or be based on an hourly rate. The client is also responsible for all court costs, costs of litigation, and fines imposed by the court. In any event the initial phone or office consultation is free. We are committed to providing quality legal services at very reasonable rates.

• Violent Crime/Weapon Offenses
• Theft /Property Crime
• Drug Crime
• Juvenile Crime
• DUI/Traffic Violations
• Driving on a Suspended license
• Expungements
• All Misdemeanors
• Many Felonies
• Secretary of State Drivers License Revocation Hearings

We Do Not Handle Charges Pending in U.S. Federal Court

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