Chicago Fleeing and Eluding

Chicago, Illinois Fleeing and Eluding Attorney

In Illinois, if a police officer signals you to stop and you refuse to obey, you could be charged with fleeing and eluding; a criminal offense that is punishable by law. As a first time offender, fleeing and eluding is a Class A misdemeanor. However, if the driver in the process of fleeing and eluding a police officer, commits multiple moving violations, goes over the speed limit by 20 miles per hour or causes bodily injury and property damage of $300 or more, it is a felony.

Fleeing and eluding a police officer should be handled immediately by an experienced criminal defense attorney. At the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago, Illinois, attorney Hal M. Garfinkel has more than 20 years of legal experience on both sides of the courtroom. As a former prosecutor and now criminal defense attorney, Hal M. Garfinkel knows what it takes to achieve favorable results for his clients.

Contact the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney if you need defense representation for fleeing and eluding a police officer. You have rights and they should be protected. Call 312-629-0669 for a free initial consultation. Mr. Garfinkel represents clients in DuPage, Cook, Kane, Lake and Will County, Illinois, and he can represent you.

Knowledgeable Defense at Work for You

If you are charged with fleeing and eluding a police officer, not only do you run the risk of going to jail for up to 3 years and being fined $25,000, but your driver’s license could be suspended anywhere from 6 months to a year, depending on your record. Hal M. Garfinkel can represent you at an administrative driver’s license reinstatement hearing with the Secretary of State, should your license be suspended or revoked.

You deserve an attorney who understands every aspect of criminal defense, and who will fight for you. At the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, you will find an experienced attorney who will passionately defend his clients to protect their rights.

Contact Mr. Garfinkel Today

Fleeing and eluding a police officer is a serious offense that can carry heavy fines and jail time. You need superior legal guidance to ensure the best possible outcome. Contact Hal M. Garfinkel to set up a free initial consultation. Call 312-629-0669.