Frankfort Lawyers

We Are Here To Help You With Your Legal Needs

Many people take a wait-and-see approach to the legal process. Injury victims wait to see if their injuries are bad enough to warrant a lawyer. People charged with a crime wait to find out if the charges are serious enough to speak with a criminal defense attorney.

At Abdallah Law, we encourage taking a proactive approach to all legal issues. Waiting to see if things are bad enough to consider hiring a lawyer does more damage than good. It allows the person or entity who injured you to build their defense. It gives the prosecution more time to gather evidence and develop stronger proceedings, which is a direct threat to your freedom.

Don’t wait to see if things get worse. Abdallah Law offers a free consultation, during which you can provide the details of your case to determine whether you should wait or if immediate legal preparedness is necessary. Call 312-229-0008 to schedule your consultation with a personal injury attorney or criminal defense attorney today.

What is Fair Compensation?

You might think this is a hard question to answer, and sometimes, it is. But to Abdallah Law, fair compensation means covering your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages that you wouldn’t have had to deal with if it weren’t for someone else’s negligence. Only an attorney with extensive legal experience will be able to help you determine the exact dollar amount.

Negligent parties and their insurance companies often try to make a quick offer before the people they injured have a chance to fully understand the extent of their injuries and the financial impact recovery will bring. Our goal is to bring the financial stability you experienced before your accident, so you can put this behind you and get your life back on track.

What Punishments Will You Receive For Your Criminal Charges?

If you have been charged with a crime, or you believe law enforcement is investigating because they suspect you committed a crime, you are likely wondering what punishments a criminal charge will carry, and you’re probably especially afraid of prison time.

Felonies in Illinois are tiered and can carry these harsh punishments:

Class 4 felony: 1-3 years of prison time
Class 3 felony: 2-5 years of prison time
Class 2 felony: 3-7 years of prison time
Class 1 felony: 4-15 years of prison time
Class X felony: 6-30 years of prison time without the possibility of probation
Fines up to $25,000
Negative impact on your ability to gain employment or qualify for rental housing
Loss of rights, including your right to vote or possess firearms

It can be a costly mistake to assume a misdemeanor will carry negligible punishments just because they are lesser charges.

Misdemeanors and violent misdemeanors carry the following punishments:

Up to a year in jail
Up to $2,500 in fines
In the case of violent misdemeanors: loss of firearm rights and difficulty finding employment or rental housing

Have you recently been charged with a DUI, and you are worried about the impact it will have on your life, and you’re not sure if it warrants a criminal defense attorney? DUIs in Illinois often start as misdemeanors but can eventually become felonies with repeat offenses.

DUIs can carry the following punishments:

Up to 7 years in prison
Up to $25,000 in fines
License forfeiture and possible vehicle forfeiture

If your blood alcohol content is 0.16 or higher, you had a child passenger at the time of the offense, or you caused an injury, you could be facing even stiffer penalties.

Why Wait?

When it is your life, reputation, and financial stability on the line, why would you risk it on a wait-and-see approach? Call 312-229-0008 and take control of your situation.