Criminal Defense Attorney

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In Illinois, if you have been arrested for a weapons violation, you could be facing serious penalties, especially if you have a prior criminal record. The gun laws in Illinois tend to be stricter than several other states and many weapon charges in Illinois are considered to be felonies (not misdemeanors), which means they carry higher fines and jail sentences.  Even if you possess a conceal and carry permit, there are instances when you may be charged with a violation of the gun laws.  Illinois gun laws are strictly enforced, which means that if you are convicted of unlawful use, possession, or discharge of a weapon, you may be faced with a mandatory minimum jail sentence. 

Criminal Defense attorney Debbie Cohen is committed to defending you in any type of weapons charge, including but not limited to:

• Unlawful Use of a Weapon (UUW) - illegal weapons include but not limited to guns, knives, machetes, switchblades, tear gas, bombs, gun silencers, bludgeons, & black-jacks  
• Unlawful Use or Possession of a Weapon by a Felon 
• Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Aggravated Discharge of a Weapon
• Reckless Discharge of a Weapon

Ms. Cohen spent years prosecuting weapons cases as a prosecutor for the State’s Attorney.  She now uses her experience from being a prosecutor to help defend her clients and combines her 20 years of legal experience with the care, skill and judgment needed to beat a weapons charge. Protect yourself and contact Evanston criminal defense attorney Debbie Cohen now so she can begin preparing your defense and fight for you.

If your child has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, it is important to take immediate action to hire an experienced and aggressive attorney. Evanston Juvenile attorney Debbie Cohen can help your child receive a favorable outcome with his/her criminal charges. Juvenile lawyer Debbie Cohen works to protect your child’s future. Ms. Cohen’s compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor enables her to connect with teens and young adults in a unique and personalized manner. Debbie not only becomes your child’s legal advocate, but also many times becomes your child’s mentor and confidante. Attorney Debbie Cohen is passionate about assisting kids who are at a crossroad in life and helping them choose the correct road to pursue. Your child deserves an attorney who can help prevent a criminal record from following and haunting them for the rest of his/her life.

Teens and children under the age of 17 who commit criminal acts are typically charged with Juvenile charges.  The Illinois criminal court system recognizes that children and teens interpret and comprehend things differently than adults, and therefore they are treated differently than adults. However, there are instances when a juvenile over the age of 15 can be charged as an adult based upon the seriousness of the crime or the juvenile’s prior criminal background. Ms. Cohen can help your child who is charged with the following:

• School crimes
• Drug crimes
• Weapon charges
• Illegal intoxication
• Retail theft or shoplifting 
• Burglary or Robbery
• Assault and Battery 

Your child’s future can be destroyed by one criminal act. Juvenile Attorney Debbie Cohen’s focus is to diligently represent your child and mitigate any punishment and/or detention. She emphasizes alternatives to detention, including community service, diversion programs, rehabilitation and education. Ms. Cohen truly cares about her client’s mental and physical well-being and does all she can to protect her client's future. She recognizes that the criminal system is scary for both parents and children and takes the extra time and compassion to work with both you and your child. Ms. Cohen not only focuses on the here and now, but also works to prevent your child from having a permanent criminal record and from committing any future criminal acts.  Contact Evanston Juvenile attorney Debbie Cohen today if your child has been accused of a crime.