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The Law Offices of Call 630-424-8816
MARILYN A. MILLER
MARILYN A. MILLER
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Property Crimes Attorneys
If you or a loved one have been charged with one of the many property crimes found in the Illinois
statutes, you Contact The Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller at 630-424-8816 for expert advice if you are
charged with any property crime including the following offenses:
Theft, Felony Theft, and Identity Theft: The various forms of theft and the penalties for each one depend
on the value of the item taken, whether it was taken from the person of another, the circumstances of the
case, and whether the accused has a prior criminal background. 720 ILCS 5/16/1. Theft offenses can be
a misdemeanors or a felony.
Retail Theft: The various forms of retail theft are determined by the manner in which the retail theft
occurred. The class of offense depends on the value of the item taken and prior criminal background of
the accused. 720 ILCS 5/16A-5. Retail theft can be a misdemeanor or a felony.
Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle: A person is not entitled to the possession of a motor vehicle
knowing it to be stolen or converted. This offense is a Class 2 felony which carries a prison term of 3 to 7
years. 625 ILCS 5/4-103.
Burglary: A person commits burglary when without authority he knowingly enters or without authority
remains with a building, housetrailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, or railroad car with the intent to
commit therein a felony or theft. 720 ILCS 5/19-1. This offense is a Class 2 felony. Residential Burglary
is a Class 1 felony which carries a prison term of 4-15 yrs.
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Defending a Property Crimes Case
Various defenses can arise in a property crimes case ranging from denial of possession to no perquisite
intent or knowledge, alibi and other defenses. Much will depend on the circumstances of your case and
the evidence for and against you. Further, you may be eligible for a diversionary program such as theft
school. Upon your successful completion of this program, the theft charges can be dismissed. Call
property crimes attorney Marilyn A. Miller at 630-424-8816 to review your case and defenses that can be
raised in your behalf.
If you or a loved one have been charged with one of the many property crimes found in the Illinois
statutes, you Contact The Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller at 630-424-8816 for expert advice if you are
charged with any property crime including the following offenses:
Theft, Felony Theft, and Identity Theft: The various forms of theft and the penalties for each one depend
on the value of the item taken, whether it was taken from the person of another, the circumstances of the
case, and whether the accused has a prior criminal background. 720 ILCS 5/16/1. Theft offenses can be
a misdemeanors or a felony.
Retail Theft: The various forms of retail theft are determined by the manner in which the retail theft
occurred. The class of offense depends on the value of the item taken and prior criminal background of
the accused. 720 ILCS 5/16A-5. Retail theft can be a misdemeanor or a felony.
Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle: A person is not entitled to the possession of a motor vehicle
knowing it to be stolen or converted. This offense is a Class 2 felony which carries a prison term of 3 to 7
years. 625 ILCS 5/4-103.
Burglary: A person commits burglary when without authority he knowingly enters or without authority
remains with a building, housetrailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, or railroad car with the intent to
commit therein a felony or theft. 720 ILCS 5/19-1. This offense is a Class 2 felony. Residential Burglary
is a Class 1 felony which carries a prison term of 4-15 yrs.
__________________________________________________________
Defending a Property Crimes Case
Various defenses can arise in a property crimes case ranging from denial of possession to no perquisite
intent or knowledge, alibi and other defenses. Much will depend on the circumstances of your case and
the evidence for and against you. Further, you may be eligible for a diversionary program such as theft
school. Upon your successful completion of this program, the theft charges can be dismissed. Call
property crimes attorney Marilyn A. Miller at 630-424-8816 to review your case and defenses that can be
raised in your behalf.
Contact Us - Office Locations
Regency Towers Center, 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Map & Directions)
203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
Regency Towers Center, 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Map & Directions)
203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
Criminal defense attorney Marilyn A. Miller represents clients throughout the cities of Chicago, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg,
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva, St.
Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva, St.
Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
