Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
criminal charges
how long can you get for going in a tax place to get someone else check that doesn't have your name on it... police it was a police sting?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: criminal charges
The possible sentence depends upon what charges are filed. The charges could be identity theft, forgery, fraud, or theft by deception. All are felonies and of different classes. There are potential misdemeanor charges as well. For information about felonies a sentences see:
http://www.shestokas.com/Felony.html
and for misdemeanors see:
http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/illinois_misdemeanor_law
and for the options available to a judge in Illinois see:
http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/illinois_criminal_sentencing_law
This person certainly needs an attorney and criminal defense work is what our firm does.
Re: criminal charges
It's difficult to answer without knowing more. However, the State usually charges everything they can under the facts alleged. There will no doubt be multiple charges. Also, the amount of the check could impact the sentence. You need an experience criminal defense lawyer. Please call so we may discuss what I can do for you.
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