Criminal charges often involve serious consequences, such as jail sentences, and/or fines, loss of driving privileges, probation, and deportation if you are not a United States citizen. However, the law recognizes certain defenses which may result in your charges being dismissed. Other alternatives may allow your case to be plea bargained, so that the penalties can be reduced. There may also be diversionary programs available which allow charges to be dismissed if you are a first time offender.

Perry & Baker has more than 20 collective years experience defending clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes. Mr. Baker served as a Cook County prosecutor for eight years. By negotiating with the State's Attorney's Office when appropriate, we help our clients avoid time-consuming and costly litigation. However, if we deem a more aggressive approach is in our client's best interest, we have a track record of successfully defending clients charged with crimes in courtrooms throughout Illinois: Rolling Meadows courthouse, Skokie Court at Old Orchard, Traffic court-Daley Center, Bridgeview, Maywood, Markham, Dupage (Wheaton), Lake (Waukegan) and McHenry counties. Illinois Criminal Court listings. Illinois defense Attorneys.

Classification of crime	Usual Prison or Jail Sentence	Possible Extended Term	Probation Term	Madatory Supervised Release	Maximum Fine
MURDER		—	Not allowed
1st degree	(Death)5	—	Not allowed	—	$25,000
	Life, no parole6	—	Not allowed	3 years	$25,000
	20-60 years7	60-100 years	Not allowed	3 years	$25,000
2nd degree	4-20 years	15-30 years	4 years	2 years	$25,000
HABITUAL CRIMINAL8	Life, no parole	—	Not allowed	—	—
FELONY
Class X	6-30 years	30-60 years	Not allowed	3 years
1	4-15 years	15-30 years9	Up to 4 years10	2 years	$25,000, or more if specified
2	3-7 years	7-14 years9	Up to 4 years10	2 years	$25,000, or more if specified
3	2-5 years	5-10 years	Up to 21/2 years	1 year	$25,000, or more if specified
4	1-3 years	3-6 years	Up to 21/2 years	1 year	$25,000, or more if specified
MISDEMEANOR
Class A	Under 1 year	—	Up to 2 years	—	$2,500
B	Up to 6 months	—	Up to 2 years	—	$1,500
C	Up to 30 days	—	Up to 2 years	—	$1,500
PETTY OFFENSE	—	—	Up to 6 months	—	Amount stated up to $1,000
BUSINESS OFFENSE	—	—	—	—	Amount stated

Penalties for Possessing Marijuana

Amount in Grams*	Max. prison	Max. Fines	Assessment
Up to 2.5	30 days	$1,500	$ 200
2.5 to 10	6 months	$1,500	$ 200
10 to 30 ?	364 days	$2,500	$ 300
30 to 500 ?	3 years	$25,000	$ 500
500 to 2,000	5 years	$25,000	$ 500
2,000 to 5,000	7 years	$25,000	$ 1000
Over 5,000	15 years	$25,000	$ 2000

There are about 28 grams in an ounce.
Penalty is higher for a repeat offense.
Sources: 720 ILCS 550/4; penalties by class of crime stated in 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1, 5/5-8-3, and 5/5-9-1;

Penalties for Transferring Marijuana:

Amount In grams*	Maximum prison	Maximum fine	Additional assessment
Up to 2.5	6 months	$1,500	$200
At school	364 days	$2,500	$300
2.5 to 10	364 days	$2,500	$300
At school	3 years	$25,000	$500
10 to 30	3 years	$25,000	$500
At school	5 years	$50,000	$500
30 to 500	5 years	$50,000	$500
At school	7 years	$100,000	$1,000
500 to 2,000	7 years	$100,000	$1,000
2,000 to 5,000	15 years	$150,000	$2,000
Over 5,000	30 years	$200,000	$3,000

CRIMINAL BRANCHES OF THE FIRST MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY

Honorable E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.
Presiding Judge
First Municipal District
Circuit Court of Cook County
1303 Richard J. Daley Center
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-603-6132
T.D.D.: 312-603-6673
FAX: 312-603-4211

Location - 2600 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 Telephone Number
Branch 57 Felony Narcotic Preliminary Hearings - Room 100 AM/PM
(773) 869-3072
Branch 66 Homicide/Sex Related Felony Court - Room 101 PM
(773) 869-3160
Branch 1 Central Bond Court - Room 111 PM
(773) 869-3160
Branch 98 Felony Indictment Call - Room 101 AM
(773) 869-3160
Branch 2 Traffic Prisoner Call - Room 100 PM
(773) 869-3072

Location - 1340 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60605
Branch 46 Assignment Judge, Jury Trial Call/
Misdemeanor/Ordinance - Room 501 (312) 341-2861
Branch 47 Misdemeanor/Jury Trial Call - Room 502 (312) 341-2871
Branch 60 Domestic Violence Actions - Room 701 (312) 341-2893
Branch 61 Domestic Violence Actions - Room 702 (312) 341-2892
Branch 62 Domestic Violence Actions - Room 601 (312) 341-2758
Branch 63 Domestic Violence Court - Room 602 (312) 341-2889
Branch 64 Domestic Violence Bond Court - Room 202 (312) 341-2710

OUTLYING COURTS

Branch 34 (773) 373-8878 Misdemeanor/Ordinance
155 West 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Branch 48 (773) 373-8877 Felony Preliminary Hearings/Public Housing
155 West 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Branch 44 (773) 265-8915 Felony Preliminary Hearings
3150 West Flournoy Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Branch 43 (773) 265-8927 Misdemeanor/Ordinance
3150 West Flournoy Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Branch 23 (773) 804-6154 Misdemeanor/Ordinance
5555 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
Branch 50 (773) 804-6140 Felony Preliminary Hearings
5555 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
Branch 29 (773) 404-3316 Misdemeanor/Ordinance
2452 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60618
Branch 42 (773) 404-3304 Felony Preliminary Hearings/Public Housing
2452 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60618
Branch 38 (773) 660-0346 Felony Preliminary Hearings
727 E. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Branch 35 (773) 660-2438 Misdemeanor/Ordinance
727 E. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628

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