Felony Crimes

Considered the most serious of all criminal offenses, felony charges put your financial stability, freedom, and future at risk. There are other effects that some may not consider, however. Stress experienced during the process, marring of your reputation, and the ever-looming fear of conviction can fracture your family, social life, and even your health. At the Fotopoulos Law Office, we understand the enormity of your situation. Dedicated to helping you avoid the devastating effects that a felony charge has on your life, our attorney will give you the skilled and aggressive representation you deserve.

Consequences for a felony charge are dependent upon the details and circumstances of the case, but they can range anywhere from a year to life in prison. Hefty fines, mandatory victim restitution, and court supervision or long-term probation with onerous requirements are also commonly experienced consequences of those convicted of a felony charge. There are also many collateral consequences or ways in which a conviction impacts your everyday life.

One of the most damaging effects is the way that a felony impacts your employment opportunities. In general, your options are more limited with a felony conviction, but you are also barred from pursuing certain types of careers, particularly those that are government-paid (firefighters, law enforcement, etc.) or require a professional license to practice (healthcare worker, airplane pilot, nail technician, etc.). In turn, this can affect your financial stability. Added to that, you could experience limited housing options, may be unable to receive government-funded assistance (such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and could even become an outcast in your own community.

Our attorney strives to protect you from the consequences of a felony conviction. With an unwavering sense of dedication, we stand by your side as an aggressive advocate in your felony case pertaining to:

• Felony DUIs,
• Sexual assault crimes,
• Aggravated battery,
• Juvenile felony crimes,
• Felony weapons charges,
• Felony drug charges, and
• Violent felony crimes.

When you entrust your felony case to an attorney, you are placing your future in their hands. At the Fotopoulos Law Office, we honor that trust by providing you with the dedicated and respectful representation you deserve. The aggressive legal actions we take are designed to help you achieve the most favorable outcome possible. To experience the Fotopoulos difference for yourself, contact us at 708-942-8400 today. We proudly offer consultations to clients in Orland Park, Tinley Park, Burbank, Oak Lawn, Homer Glen, Mokena, Bedford Park, Palos Heights, and throughout the southern suburbs.