This article is being written to conclude and recap my series on the handling of child endangerment charges in Peoria and other areas of Illinois. This was an important topic to address given the consequences that one can face in such cases. These types of matters can also impact child custody proceedings. I wrote this series, therefore, with the goal of providing information which will help people to better understand their situation. It was also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorney. If you or a loved one find yourself in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a criminal defense lawyer.
I have addressed multiple topics over my recent articles. Issues which I analyzed included:
- Handling first-offense child endangerment charges
- The process one faces in a child endangerment case
- Whether one can go to jail for a DUI child endangerment charge
- First-degree child endangerment cases
I addressed these particular topics for multiple reasons. First, many parents who face first-time charges have never had prior interactions with the criminal justice system. They can be surprised to learn of the serious consequences which they are facing. Second, understanding the process that one is facing is important in helping one’s attorney to mount a defense. Third, the answer to the question of whether one can go to jail for a DUI-related endangerment case is “yes.” Finally, first-degree charges are highly serious and can result in serious prison time.
An important point I made in each of these articles is that one should contact an attorney immediately if they or a loved one have been arrested. Contrary to what some may think, dealing with such charges is not a “private parenting issue.” These types of cases can result in incarceration, the loss of child custody, and even the termination of parental rights in some instances. Experienced counsel will help to ensure that your rights remain protected. I am a Peoria criminal defense lawyer and a former prosecutor. I believe that everyone is entitled to both effective representation and respect. Contact my office online or by telephone if you have been charged with child endangerment.
In addition to Peoria, we also serve clients in Bloomington, Decatur, Eureka, Galesburg, Morton, Normal, Pekin, Springfield, and Washington and the counties of Fulton, Knox, LaSalle, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Putnam, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. Additional areas where we handle federal cases include Benton, Chicago, East St. Louis, Springfield, and Urbana.