MURDER CHARGES ATTEMPT – SHOOTINGS
Under Illinois law there are four types of murder charges.
They include:
- 1st degree murder
- 2nd degree murder
- involuntary manslaughter
- reckless homicide
First degree murder means you intentionally planned out the murder and carries a minimum 20 year sentence if convicted. A 2nd degree murder is Class 1 Felony and carries 4 to 20 years in prison.
Depending on the situation, a judge may offer probation instead of jail time. Involuntary manslaughter charges are sought when you unintentionally kill someone. Sentences include jail time or probation. Lastly reckless homicide is when your reckless act of driving a car, snowmobile or watercraft results in the death of a person. If the reckless homicide crime is deemed a Class 3 or Class 2 felony, the amount of jail time or a probation sentence will vary.
Regardless of what type of murder charges you are accused of, you will need an criminal defense attorney to defend you. Ray Bendig is an experienced Chicago criminal defense lawyer who can help decide the best solution given the background on your case.
For a free consultation, contact Ray Bendig at 773-594-9541 or fill out our free case evaluation form and we’ll get back to you within one working day.
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