Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Class 4 felony damage to property Prosecutor says no deal if we hire an attorney

My son is away at college and has

been charged with a class 4 felony.

My husband - his step-father has

called the prosecutor to find out what

exactly was going on and what we

needed to do. He is willing to work

with us on a plea bargain, but has

mentioned that if we retain an

attorney that all pleas are off the

table. His deal sounds ok, not the

best, but my son did confess to the

police about the crime. What are my

options? He is here in Illinois, but far

west of Chicago.


Asked on 12/12/08, 3:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeremy Richey Jeremy Richey, Attorney at Law

Re: Class 4 felony damage to property Prosecutor says no deal if we hire an attorney

Something smells fishy here. I would contact a criminal-defense lawyer in the county where your son was arrested who has lots of experience with the prosecutor. And, of course, you don't have to tell the prosecutor that you have talked to a lawyer.

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Answered on 12/12/08, 6:32 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Class 4 felony damage to property Prosecutor says no deal if we hire an attorney

Yo have an absolute right to be represented by legal counsel. Do not let the prosecutor intimidate you into giving up those rights. Perhaps the prosecutor is aware that a defense attorney might get the charges dismissed, and that is why the prosecutor is threatening to take a "deal" off ot the table if you hire an attorney. Without a doubt, you should hire an attorney!

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Answered on 12/12/08, 11:12 pm


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