Attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed robbery, home invasion, and other violent felony charges in Illinois are Class X offenses that carry mandatory prison sentences ranging from six to thirty years, with no eligibility for probation. Add-ons such as the firearm enhancement can extend sentences by 15, 20, or 25 years.
These cases are not negotiated from a position of weakness. They are prepared for trial, exhaustively, from the moment the firm is retained.
Charges Scott defends.
Attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed robbery, home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and other Class X violent offenses.
How the firm prepares.
Every case begins with an exhaustive review of the discovery: police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, surveillance footage, ballistics, DNA, cell site data, and any prior statements by the defendant. The firm retains independent experts where the State's evidence requires it: ballistics analysts, DNA experts, eyewitness identification experts, and digital forensic specialists.
Defenses.
Self-defense and defense of others, mistaken identification, alibi, lack of intent, and challenges to the reliability of forensic evidence and eyewitness testimony are common. Many violent crime cases turn on identification issues, which are far less reliable than juries are typically led to believe.
What is at stake.
With mandatory prison sentences and firearm enhancements, the difference between a conviction and an acquittal in these cases can be decades of a person's life. The investment in preparation reflects what is on the line.
Who This Is For
- Defendants charged with attempted murder
- Aggravated battery and aggravated discharge cases
- Armed robbery and home invasion
- Cases involving firearm enhancements
- Federal violent crime prosecutions
Why Work With This Firm
- Trial preparation from day one
- Independent expert witnesses retained as needed
- Aggressive identification and forensic challenges
- Federal court experience
- Personal attorney attention throughout