Criminal Law Peoria County IL

Understanding Criminal Law in Peoria County, IL

Arrests and accusations of a crime are stressful. Fortunately, you have rights. You need an experienced team on your side that understands criminal law in Peoria County, IL. That’s especially true when you’re unfamiliar with the law but are facing a life-altering situation. The team at Borsberry Law is here to help you develop a plan of attack and get the best results possible for your case. With our team on your side, you can trust we’ll go to bat for you in the courtroom.

You Need the Right Team on Your Side

The practice of criminal law is specific to a group of laws that apply to criminal acts. These laws are designed to deter and prevent further crimes. They provide justice for the crime itself. And they bring about reform for the person who committed it.

There are two levels of crimes: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are for lesser crimes that result in punishment fewer than 12 months in jail and often result in community service, probation, and fines. A felony, on the other hand, is a more serious crime that leads to a punishment with more than a year in jail. At the minimum level, a felony can result in 1-5 years in prison, and at the maximum level, life imprisonment or death.

Joseph M. Borsberry of Borsberry Law Office PC is fully licensed to practice criminal law in Peoria County, IL. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University and has lectured on Illinois law issues to lawyers and judges throughout Illinois, including the Peoria County Bars Association, Illinois Central College and Midstate College. Borsberry Law will get you the best outcome for your situation.

Borsberry Law Practice Areas

Our practice specializes in numerous practice areas in addition to criminal law in Peoria County IL. We also handle family cases, including divorce, custody, visitation, orders of protection, DCFS, and juvenile law. Joseph M. Borsberry knows family and criminal law. He has a proven track record, so you can trust we have the knowledge and understanding it takes to advocate on your behalf. We will get the best results possible for your case.