Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Re: criminal charges

The possible sentence depends upon what charges are filed. The charges could be identity theft, forgery, fraud, or theft by deception. All are felonies and of different classes. There are potential misdemeanor charges as well. For information about felonies a sentences see:

http://www.shestokas.com/Felony.html

and for misdemeanors see:

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

and for the options available to a judge in Illinois see:

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

This person certainly needs an attorney and criminal defense work is what our firm does.

Re: criminal charges

It's difficult to answer without knowing more. However, the State usually charges everything they can under the facts alleged. There will no doubt be multiple charges. Also, the amount of the check could impact the sentence. You need an experience criminal defense lawyer. Please call so we may discuss what I can do for you.