Re: class b felony

Under the facts we have to deal with it is unclear whether you are facing felony charges in Missouri or in Illinois. If the charges are pending in Missouri, then the results your attorney can reasonably expect to obtain depend in large part upon exactly where you are facing these charges. In many jurisdictions we are able to persuade the prosecuting attorney to amend the charges as you suggest, but in other jurisdictions we are unable to do so. In some cases we are able to negotiate a plea bargain whcih results in a suspended imposition of sentence which avoids a conviction so long as the client can complete a period of probation. I would strongly suggest that you hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the charges are pending. I have been handling criminal cases in several counties on both sides of the Mississippi for about thirty years, and I would be glad to offer you a free telephone consultation if you are not already represented by legal counsel.

Re: class b felony

There is no charge in Illinois known as a Class B felony. Felonies come in numbered classes, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Misdemeanors come in Class A & B. There sounds like there are certainly mitigating circumstances that might lead to a reduction of the charge, but more facts need to be known to provide a stategy for that. For information on Illinois Felonies and sentencing possibilities, please see the following sites:

http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/illinois_criminal_sentencing_law

and

http://shestokas.com/Felony.html