Tag: Home Detention

Home detention is an alternative to imprisonment and is intended for offenders who otherwise would have received a short prison sentence (of two years or less) for their offending. Only sentencing judges can impose home detention.

If you’re like many people, you know that crimes are categorized between felonies and misdemeanors in Illinois – but what is a Class A misdemeanor, and what are the possible penalties if you’re convicted of one? First things first: If you’re accused of a Class A misdemeanor, you probably need to talk to a Chicago…