Are you or someone you know facing charges for Home Invasion in Illinois?

If you have recently been arrested or are facing criminal charges for Home Invasion (720 ILCS 5/19-6), in Waukegan or Lake County, Illinois, then it is critical that you speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Except for your lawyer, do not speak with anyone else concerning the situation, especially the police, until you have consulted with a knowledgeable criminal lawyer like those at the Law Offices of Winer & Winer. Your silence is nearly always your recommended option when you are dealing with criminal charges. You are under no obligation to speak to the police. Instead, you should politely, but firmly, refuse to do so without your attorney present.

At the Law Offices of Winer & Winer, we have years of experience, familiarity with the local courts and law enforcement, and the knowledge to help you.  Contact us right now to learn how our criminal defense attorneys can guard your rights and work toward the best possible result in your case.

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Home Invasion (720 ILCS 5/19-6)

A person who is not a peace officer acting in the line of duty commits home invasion when without authority he or she knowingly enters the dwelling place of another when he or she knows or has reason to know that one or more persons is present or he or she knowingly enters the dwelling place of another and remains in the dwelling place until he or she knows or has reason to know that one or more persons is present or who falsely represents himself or herself, including but not limited to, falsely representing himself or herself to be a representative of any unit of government or a construction, telecommunications, or utility company, for the purpose of gaining entry to the dwelling place of another when he or she knows or has reason to know that one or more persons are present and
(1) While armed with a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, uses force or threatens the imminent use of force upon any person or persons within the dwelling place whether or not injury occurs, or
(2) Intentionally causes any injury, except as provided in subsection (a)(5), to any person or persons within the dwelling place, or
(3) While armed with a firearm uses force or threatens the imminent use of force upon any person or persons within the dwelling place whether or not injury occurs, or
(4) Uses force or threatens the imminent use of force upon any person or persons within the dwelling place whether or not injury occurs and during the commission of the offense personally discharges a firearm, or
(5) Personally discharges a firearm that proximately causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death to another person within the dwelling place, or
(6) Commits, against any person or persons within that dwelling place, a violation of Section 11-1.20, 11-1.30, 11-1.40, 11-1.50, or 11-1.60 of the Code.

Home Invasion is a Class X felony and carries serious prison time if convicted.

To achieve the best possible outcome in your case, you must act quickly and find a competent, experienced criminal defense attorney to help you fight your charges of Home Invasion.

Attorneys for Home Invasion Located in Waukegan, Illinois

Selecting the best criminal defense attorney to handle your case of Home Invasion can be a tough decision. But with over 50 years of combined legal experience and extensive trial work, you can be confident that by a selecting the Law Offices of Winer & Winer you have made the best choice. We are highly respected within the legal community and have a reputation for intense advocacy for our clients. The criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Winer & Winer are among the most outstanding legal strategists and trial attorneys in Lake County, Illinois.

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Put our knowledge and experience to work for you on your case, just as we have done for thousands of satisfied clients.
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Unbelievable. Absolutely Above and Beyond Service. – 5.0 stars

“David and his team did an outstanding job representing me. My case was complicated and involved many different systems including media relations. David was incredibly knowledgeable and I witnessed other Attorneys eager to ask him for his legal advice in the hallways outside Court. David was able to deliver results beyond my expectations and today I am back on the road. His rates were fair, reasonable and what was promised was delivered. If you want no-nonsense, effective representation David is the right choice”. ~ By a client, as written on the AVVO website.

So glad I chose him! – 5.0 stars

“Evan Winer is a seasoned, capable professional who knows the ropes and delivers exactly what he promises. I recommend him highly without reservation. You can’t go wrong with him”. ~ By a client, as written on the AVVO website.

* These clients were not necessarily charged with Home Invasion. Nothing should be implied about the clients or charges by inclusion of these reviews here. The reviews only illustrate the attorney-client experience when working with the Law Offices of Winer & Winer.

Experienced Trial Attorneys

Experience matters, especially in very serious cases like Home Invasion. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Winer and Winer have decades of trial experience. We know the local prosecutors, law enforcement and judges. We are deeply knowledgeable with all elements of the local court system. Put our skill and knowledge to work for you. We are committed to assisting you navigate the process to reach your greatest possible result. Set up your initial consultation right now so we can start the process of assessing how good your chances are for a favorable end result in court, or at the negotiating table.

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Crimes Related to Home Invasion

The Criminal Defense Attorneys at the Law Office of Winer and Winer are you best choice to help you with Home Invasion and other related crimes, for example:

• Burglary, 720 ILCS 5/19-1
• Possession of burglary tools, 720 ILCS 5/19-2
• Unlawful sale of burglary tools, 720 ILCS 5/19-2.5
• Residential burglary, 720 ILCS 5/19-3
• Criminal trespass to a residence, 720 ILCS 5/19-4
• Criminal fortification of a residence or building, 720 ILCS 5/19-5
• Home Invasion, 720 ILCS 5/19-6

For more information about the above crimes see the Illinois Code for Burglary.

Click on the following links to learn more about a small sample of charges we defend for our clients at the Law Offices of Winer & Winer. Call our Criminal Defense Attorneys even f you are charged with a crime not listed below. We defend all felonies and misdemeanors.