Chicagoland Criminal Defense Lawyer
Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller has been defending people charged with felony or misdemeanor offenses for nearly 30 years. She’s taken more than 40 cases to jury trial. Years of successful courtroom criminal defense experience has built Ms. Miller’s reputation as a skillful, passionate, and aggressive courtroom fighter, diligently protecting the rights of her clients. Her clients face charges including violent crimes, sex crimes, drug offenses, serious traffic matters and DUI / DWI .
Contact criminal defense attorney Marilyn A. Miller by email or call 630-424-8816 (Oak Brook) or 312-634-0711 (Chicago), if you’re facing felony or misdemeanor charges in Illinois or federal court in the Chicago area. All consultations are confidential and calls are answered promptly.
What Happens when You’ve Been Charged with a Crime?
Criminal charges fall into two categories: felony offenses or misdemeanor offenses. Any crime that could result in a year or more in prison is a felony. Misdemeanor offenses carry a sentence of less than a year in jail. Many crimes can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the seriousness of the circumstances of the offense. Some felony offenses are probationable and court supervision is allowed for many misdemeanor offenses for first time offenders. Thus, a thorough review of your case and the applicable law by criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller can make a difference in the outcome of your case, your freedom and reputation.
Charging a Criminal Offense
Charges must be in writing, state the name of the offense, state the statutory provision by number, state the date and county of the offense, and state the name of the accused. In addition, the nature and elements of the offense must be set forth.
Criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller is available to represent clients accused or suspected of a crime at every step of the proceedings.
Grand Jury Proceedings
A grand jury is used to charge more serious offenses. The prosecutor presents witnesses and documentary evidence for the grand jury to consider. A bill of indictment is entered if there is probable cause to believe that a person committed a crime.
Pretrial Procedures and Practices
Pretrial motions are very important tools available to a skilled criminal defense lawyer. At this time, a client’s statutory right to counsel arises, bail issues are addressed, discovery motions are filed to obtain police reports, motions to quash arrest and suppress evidence based on illegal search and seizure can be presented, as well as a motion as to fitness to stand trial.
Trial Rights and Procedures
Every criminal case is a contest between the defendant and the government. The government has many more tools and resources than the accused. At this time, the accused does have a right to a jury trial or a bench trial. The accused has a right to present various defenses including an alibi defense, self-defense, insanity, and so forth. A person may plead guilty as well, as long as the plea is voluntary, knowing, and has a factual basis.
Sentencing is another very important step in the process. A sentence should comply with the law and be fair. There are many sentencing alternatives for the court to consider. Therefore, it is imperative that the accused have a skilled, creative, and experienced advocate and lawyer, such as Marilyn Miller, at his side, to represent him during trial and at sentencing.
Put experience on your side.
Contact Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller by email or call 630-424-8816 (Oak Brook) or 312-634-0711 (Chicago).
Criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients charged with:
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Violent Crimes: murder, manslaughter, assault and battery, domestic violence
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Sex Crimes: rape, sexual assault, prostitution, pornography, indecent exposure
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Drug Crimes: possession, sale, manufacture and trafficking of controlled substances
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Weapons Offenses: carrying a concealed weapon, permit violations
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Theft Crimes Defense: Burglary, breaking and entering, receiving stolen goods
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White Collar Crimes: fraud, embezzlement, credit card fraud, identity theft
Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller, Trial Attorney
| 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago IL 60601
Phone: 312-634-0711
Cell Phone: 630-738-0752
Fax: 630-495-8856 | Regency Towers Center
1415 W. 22nd Street, Tower Floor
Oak Brook, IL 60532
Phone: 630-424-8816
Cell Phone: 630-738-0752
Fax: 630-495-8856 |
Chicago criminal defense attorney Marilyn A. Miller represents clients throughout Illinois and the greater Chicago area, including Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, Lake County, and McHenry County.
