isdemeanors are crimes that are punishable up to 364 days in jail, carry fines up to $2500, or a combination of the two.  Most misdemeanor convictions show up on your background for the rest of your life and will affect your chances for many employment opportunities.  That is why it is extremely important to hire a competent attorney who can either have the charges against you dismissed or help you receive court supervision.  Court supervision is not a conviction on your record and in most cases can eventually be expunged or sealed from your background (Click Here to See Expungement and Sealed Records). 

At The Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates, we provide expert criminal defense for individuals who have been arrested and accused of all types of misdemeanors.  Our experienced criminal defense attorneys are driven to aggressively defend the rights of clients in all Illinois criminal courts. Our Firm consists of former criminal prosecutors who have handled thousands of misdemeanor cases throughout their careers. We appear regularly in all the Cook County courtrooms as well as courtrooms in other surrounding areas such as DuPage, Lake, Kane and Will Counties. We know how the system works and can help you defend your case. An aggressive defense of your case typically starts early in the proceedings. A lawyer may file motions to challenge the arrest, suppress evidence or otherwise confront weaknesses in the prosecution's case. These motions are typically resolved prior to trial and, if successful, may result in the case being dismissed.

At the Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates, we provide expert criminal defense for individuals who have been arrested and accused of all types of misdemeanors, including but not limited to the following:

• Aggravated Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-2
• Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3
• Domestic Battery – 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2
• Criminal Damage To Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-1
• Criminal Defacement to Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-1.3
• Criminal Sexual Abuse – 720 ILCS 5/12-15
• Criminal Trespass to Residence – 720 ILCS 5/19-4
• Criminal Trespass to Vehicles – 720 ILCS 5/21-2
• Deceptive Practices – 720 ILCS 5/17-1
• Endangering the Life or Health of a Child – 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6
• Interfering With the Reporting of Domestic Violence – 720 ILCS 5/12-6.3
• Obscenity – 720 ILCS 5/11-20
• Patronizing a Prostitute – 720 ILCS 5/11-18
• Possession of Cannabis (more than 10 grams but not more than 30 grams) – 720 ILCS 550/4
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 720 ILCS 600/3
• Possession of Hypodermic Needles – 720 ILCS 635/4
• Prostitution – 720 ILCS 5/11-14
• Public Indecency – 720 ILCS 5/11-9
• Reckless Conduct – 720 ILCS 5/12-5
• Resisting or Obstructing a Police Officer – 720 ILCS 5/31-1
• Retail Theft – 720 ILCS 5/16A-3
• Solicitation for a Prostitute – 720 ILCS 5/11-15
• Theft – 720 ILCS 5/16-1, 720 ILCS 5/16-3
• Violation of an Order of Protection (VOOP) – 720 ILCS 5/12-30

Class B Misdemeanors:  Sentencing can include up to 6 months in jail.

• Criminal Trespass to Property – 720 ILCS 5/21-3
• Harassment by Telephone – 720 ILCS 135-1-1
• Possession of Cannabis (more than 2.5 grams but not more than 10 grams) – 720 ILCS 550/4

Class C Misdemeanors:  Sentencing can include up to 30 days in jail.

• Assault – 720 ILCS 5/12-1
• Disorderly Conduct – 720 ILCS 5/26-1
• Possession of Cannabis (mot more than 2.5 grams) – 720 ILCS 550/4

Depending on the facts and circumstances of the above listed offenses and based on the offender’s prior criminal record the crimes listed above can be enhanced and classified as felonies that carry much stiffer penalties (Click Here to See Felony Information).

For more information on specific charges click on the following helpful links:

Illinois Compiled Statutes - Common Criminal Offenses
Cannabis Control Act
Illinois Controlled Substances Act
Illinois Compiled Statutes - Other Criminal Offenses

At the Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates, we strive to protect our clients from the consequences of a criminal conviction and help them move on with their lives.  If you are under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, you need a skilled aggressive advocate to fight and protect you every step of the criminal process.  You need a lawyer who knows from years of experience on both sides of the courtroom how to achieve the results you desire, even when you do not believe these results are possible.

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