my boyfriend has been charged with a class 2 felony a class 1 felony and a class x felony. he has no prior convictions. will these charges b...

Question

my boyfriend has been charged with a class 2 felony a class 1 felony and a class x felony. he has no prior convictions. will these charges be lowered to a lesser charge. we reside in illinois

Answer

As charged, your boyfriend is looking at a minimum sentence of 6 years on the class X felony. With no background he may have an opportunity to have his charges reduced to a probationable offense but nothing is guaranteed as the State's Attorney is the only body that can reduce charges. In the past I have had class X felonies reduced if the Defendant can demonstrate that aside from this offense he/she is a good candidate for probation (employment, education, family, etc.).

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There is no way of knowing with being in court and talking with the States Attorney (Prosecutor).