Criminal Defense Attorney Representing Peoria County Clients
Criminal charges impact people of all walks of life in Peoria County, from business owners to blue collar workers. A criminal allegation can put you in a precarious situation, and you want to turn to an attorney with a history and a track record for fighting, and winning, criminal cases of all types.
At Wolf Criminal Law, our lead attorney, Bill Wolf, is a skilled criminal defense lawyer for people in Peoria County. He’s got the experience of fighting tough cases in courtrooms across Illinois, and he is considered a recognized authority on criminal defense in Illinois. He’s been interviewed by national outlets, but his focus, and by extension, our firm’s focus, is on helping each individual client with their criminal law challenges.
An Award-Winning Criminal Defense Attorney For High Stakes Charges
With more than 30 years of experience in Illinois and federal criminal defense, Bill Wolf has built a reputation for strategic, thorough defense. He protects his clients rights and freedom in all cases, including:
- Murder: Homicide charges including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter and reckless homicide.
- Assault: Assault charges can run the gamut from misdemeanors all the way to aggravated felonies.
- Drug crimes: Drug-related charges include simple possession, trafficking, distribution and manufacturing.
- Gang activity: This can be accusations of extortion and other violent crimes all the way to RICO charges.
- Sex crimes: Including sex crimes involving minors, rape and sexual assault charges, charges of prostitution or soliciting prostitution, and many more.
Attorney Wolf’s experience extends to all forms of criminal charge, even misdemeanors. There is no criminal charge that you should not take seriously, and Mr. Wolf will take it as seriously as you do. From sex crimes to white collar charges to federal crimes, we are here to take on your case and provide you with the defense you need and deserve.
The Most Important Steps To Take After An Arrest
From DUIs to carjacking to murder, any time a person faces a criminal charge, they have to realize that they have several extremely important rights that will protect them. Forgetting about those rights or not knowing how to use them, will leave you more open to investigators, who are more than happy to overreach.
There are two rights that help you immediately, and several others that make an impact later. The very first right you must use is your right to remain silent.
Remaining silent is part of the Fifth Amendment right from self incrimination. It was defined later in case law as one of the “Miranda rights.” It allows you to remain silent and not have your silence used against you. But, it’s the silence itself that is most important. As the subject of a criminal investigation, every word you use is on the record and will be used against you, out of context, to build a case. The more you talk, without appropriate legal guardrails, the greater your jeopardy can be.
In fact, speaking with police without legal representation, even as a witness, is a risky proposition. When talking with police, always have a criminal defense attorney, which is the second right you want to use: your right to an attorney.
Most people do not have the time or temperament to study, understand and practice the law. Criminal defense is not a hobby that a person can pick up, and it takes a sophisticated understanding of the law, the courts and the various moving parts of the system to build a defense.
As your criminal defense attorney, Mr. Wolf will fight for you in county court, state court or appellate court if necessary. He’s a dedicated criminal defense attorney, and more than that, he has the understanding of the law and all your guaranteed rights to help you.
Free Consultations With A Peoria Criminal Defense Lawyer
It’s in your interest to find an attorney who you can put all your trust and faith in, and with Bill Wolf’s national reputation, he may be exactly what you want. Call our office to learn more in a free criminal defense consultation by calling 312-444-0907 or sending an email using this form.