Warrenville Felony Defense Lawyer

A strong defense makes a big difference in felony cases. The state aggressively pursues felony charges. Without an effective defense, defendants face sentencing maximums and other consequences that impinge on their freedom. With an experienced Warrenville felony defense lawyer on their side, however, a defendant may have a chance at a favorable result, such as acquittal, reduced sentence, or case dismissal.

Why Choose Us to Defend You?

Effective and Aggressive

For decades, Wolfe & Stec’s felony defense lawyers have set the standard for the criminal defense of felony matters by aggressively pursuing the most optimal resolutions for clients. We have worked on every type of felony case imaginable and are prepared to defend your future with our every effort.

When you choose Wolfe & Stec, you get a firm with:

• ‘Round-the-clock availability
• Decades of combined felony defense experience
• Effective felony defense attorneys serving Warrenville
• Tailored defense tactics and strategies.

At Wolfe & Stec, we are here to fight relentlessly for your future until your case has been resolved.

Contact 630-305-0222 to speak with one of the Warrenville felony defense lawyers from Wolfe & Stec. Get the protection from the state that you deserve. 

Representation in All Felony Matters

Wolf & Stec’s felony defense lawyers working in Warrenville have an extensive track record of successfully representing defendants in practically every type of felony charge in the state.

Homicide Charges

If you’re facing a homicide charge, the time to build your defense is now. Wolfe & Stec’s felony defense lawyers are effective defenders and have protected clients throughout numerous homicide prosecutions, from involuntary manslaughter charges to murder.

Felony Drug Crimes

Felony drug crimes in Illinois come with some of the harshest penalties in the criminal justice system. Three common charges defendants face are:

• Possession
• Manufacturing
• Distribution.

Possession refers to situations where an illegal drug is found on a person or in an area within their control. Depending on the circumstances, a person charged with possession could face various levels of possession charges, including simple possession and possession with intent to distribute.

Manufacturing is typically more serious than possession, especially simple possession. It involves the fabrication or creation of a controlled substance, such as methamphetamine and crack. Regarding distribution, distribution of any illegal drug in Illinois is a felony that can lead to years behind bars. An early defense, however, can get charges dropped, dismissed, or reduced in many circumstances.

Felony DUI

DUIs are among the most common types of crimes charged in Illinois. In many cases, a DUI is charged as a misdemeanor. However, there are ample situations where a felony DUI charge would be appropriate, such as:

• Third-time offender
• Victim with bodily injury or deceased victim
• DUI with a child in the car
• DUI while driving as a for-hire driver.

The penalties for DUI are harsh enough when a misdemeanor charge is filed. However, when a felony is on the table, the penalties are much more severe and may include:

• Up to 30 years in prison
• Up to $25,000 in fines
• A decade or more of license suspension.

All of this is in addition to increased insurance premiums or difficulty finding insurance at all. Defendants with multiple DUI convictions have trouble procuring insurance in some cases.

Felony Weapons Charges

Illinois felony weapons cases can lead to long prison sentences by way of a charge or an enhancement. Regarding specific charges, Illinois has various weapons charges on the books that can lead to a year or more in prison, such as reckless discharge of a firearm. The state also provides for enhancements of other felony charges when a gun is involved.

For example, if you are in possession of a gun during the commission of certain felonies, the gun enhancement will add 15 years to the sentence for the felony being committed. If you use the gun, the enhancement adds 20 years. In cases where bodily injury or death occurs through the use of a firearm, the enhancement tacks on 25 years.

Felony Sex Crimes

Felony sex crimes threaten serious prison time, fines, and devastating collateral consequences. Convicted offenders must register as sex offenders and face a life of stigma. Employment prospects become bleak for many, with some unable to find work because of their convictions. The Warrenville defense lawyers at Wolfe & Stec fight to protect clients from the devastating repercussions of a conviction for a sex crime.

Some of the common felony sex crimes charged in Illinois include:

• Criminal sexual abuse
• Criminal sexual assault
• Aggravated criminal sexual assault
• Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
• Indecent solicitation of an adult or a child.

Whatever charge you are facing, contact Wolfe & Stec for a defense that can make a difference.

Defenses to Felony Charges

Our Warrenville felony defense lawyers use every reasonable defense to protect our clients. In most cases, they employ numerous defense strategies, such as the ones briefly detailed below.

Constitutional Defense

Various constitutional challenges may be available in any particular case. Unreasonable searches and seizures, for example, are often sufficient cause to have evidence thrown out. Illegally obtained confessions are also frequently sufficient grounds to have statements thrown out.

When we take your case, our attorney will thoroughly review every police encounter involved in your case to determine whether law enforcement has overstepped its bounds.

Some of the more common examples of constitutional violations we see include:

• Obtaining confessions without properly reading a suspect their rights
• Performing a search without a warrant or a warrant exception
• Exceeding the scope of a search warrant
• Executing a traffic stop without sufficient cause.

Our team knows when law enforcement crosses the line into constitutional violations and knows how to get evidence excluded when appropriate.

Evidence Challenges

Our felony defense lawyers challenge the evidence against our clients throughout the entire process. Early on, an effective challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to establish probable cause can lead to the charges’ being dismissed. Later, evidence challenges can lead to agreeable plea deals or an acquittal at trial.

Wolfe & Stec invests significant investigative time and resources in each case to flush out the facts and the evidence needed to back them up. We vigorously attack any weaknesses we find in the state’s case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to felony prosecution and defense follow. If you have more questions, call Wolfe & Stec to speak with a felony defense lawyer serving Warrenville.

Is house arrest available for felonies?

Yes. In some cases involving felony charges, defendants may be eligible for home confinement instead of prison.

Will my felony case go to trial?

It may. However, the majority of criminal cases are settled through a plea agreement. A plea agreement is a deal between the defendant and the prosecutor that typically results in reduced charges, reduced sentences, or both. Because of the constitutional right to trial, a defendant is free to reject a plea deal and demand a speedy trial.

At Wolfe & Stec, our overriding goal is to protect your future. We’ll fight for the optimal plea deal for your circumstances and represent you at trial if plea negotiations yield no satisfactory results. At every stage, we will provide you with the legal guidance you deserve and need in order to understand the options available to you.

Will Wolfe & Stec defend me at trial?

If your case goes to trial, our felony defense attorneys serving Warrenville will aggressively defend you before a judge and jury. From the moment we take your case until its resolution, whatever that may be, you can expect quality representation from Wolfe & Stec.

What is the statute of limitations for felony crimes?

In Illinois, most felony crimes are under a statute of limitations of three years, whereas for misdemeanors, it is 18 months. The state must file charges within this time limit or lose the authority to prosecute.

For some felonies, however, there is no statute of limitations, such as:

• Most homicide crimes, such as murder and reckless homicide
• Hit-and-run causing bodily injury or death
• Numerous sex crimes, such as child pornography and child sexual assault and abuse.

Without a statute of limitations, the state is free to take all the time it needs to file charges. When there is a statute of limitations, however, the clock is ticking for the state to take action.

Still have questions? Call Wolfe & Stec for answers. An experienced felony defense attorney serving Warrenville is ready to give you the answers you’re looking for.

Contact Wolfe & Stec for the Effective Felony Defense You Deserve

Warrenville Felony Defense Lawyers Ready to Defend You

Felony charges can lead to prison and harsh collateral consequences. Our Warrenville felony defense lawyers fight hard to protect our clients from these consequences by aggressively defending them throughout the cycle of their prosecution. We are ready to discuss your felony charges and potentially fight for you.

For help confronting felony charges, contact Wolfe & Stec at 630-305-0222. We are ready to meet and discuss your case and the potential defenses that may serve you in your case. Don’t delay. Call today.