Criminal Defense Litigation

How Are Criminal Violence Penalties Considered?

A violent crime conviction could mean a long prison sentence, even life. Potential penalties depend on the type of crime and the circumstances involved. For instance, an assault could be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the use of a weapon, a victim’s injuries, and other important factors.

What Are DUI Charges?

Attorney Allen prosecuted over a thousand DUI cases for Cook County and now applies that experience to defend clients facing these charges. He handles:

• All types of DUI charges in Illinois – There are six types related to the Uniform Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-501.(a)(1) to (a)(6).
• Statutory Summary Suspension Hearings – In Illinois, you face an automatic suspension of six months if you agree to chemical testing of urine, blood, or breath and one year if you refuse. These hearings fight the automatic suspension of your license in connection with a DUI arrest.
• First and Repeat Offenses
• Aggravated DUI and Felony Charges

What Are Some Types of Drug Charges?

As an experienced Chicago defense lawyer and former Cook County prosecutor, Attorney Shay T. Allen knows Illinois drug laws in detail. Potential penalties for drug crimes in the state are serious, ranging from costly fines to prison terms to costly fines. Attorney Allen defends clients facing drug-related charges involving:

• Drug Possession, Manufacturing, Trafficking, or Distribution
• Marijuana/Cannabis, Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Other Controlled Substances, and Drug Paraphernalia
• Prescription Drugs such as Vicodin, Xanax, Hydrocodone and OxyContin

What Are White-Collar Crimes?

“Reportedly coined in 1939, the term white-collar crime is now synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals. These crimes are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and are not dependent on the application or threat of physical force or violence.” – SOURCE: FBI

As a member of the prestigious General Bar and Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, Attorney Shay T. Allen is well qualified to represent individuals in federal court, where white-collar crimes are commonly prosecuted. He has defended clients in several white-collar crime cases, with results including dismissal, not guilty verdicts and reduction to lesser included crimes. Contact us now.

What Are Examples of Theft Crimes?

Illinois theft laws cover a wide range of crimes, including receiving or possessing stolen property you did not steal yourself. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Shay T. Allen prosecuted thousands of theft-related cases for Cook County and is well qualified to represent individuals charged with theft crimes. Attorney Allen defends clients facing charges including:

• Petty Theft and Retail Theft/Shoplifting
• Car Theft and Grand Theft Auto
• Burglary
• Robbery

What Are Traffic Offenses?

As an experienced Chicago defense lawyer and former Cook County prosecutor, Attorney Shay T. Allen knows Illinois traffic laws in detail. He handled thousands of traffic matters as a prosecutor and now applies that experience to defend clients facing charges that include:

• Speeding and Aggravated Speeding
• Reckless driving, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing and eluding
• Driving on a suspended license or without a license, driving an unregistered vehicle or driving without insurance
• DUI

How Are Sex Crimes Penalties Considered?

If you have been charged with a sexual offense, it is important for you to have experienced representation. A sex crime conviction can involve significant jail time, depending on the circumstances and any previous offenses. A sex-related conviction typically involves being listed on the National Sex Offender Registry, a public database that negatively identifies you to others and restricts your ability to live and move in certain areas. Contact us now.

What Agencies Prosecute Federal Crimes?

Federal Government cases are often built with significant resources and time for investigation. Federal judges have limited flexibility in applying tough sentences if a defendant is found guilty. Attorney Allen knows federal law and the federal court process in detail. Attorney Allen attended law school in the District of Columbia where he was trained in Federal Law and Federal Procedure. Contact us now.