Felon Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession

A felon in the Peoria, Illinois area has reportedly pleaded guilty in connection with a weapon possession matter. According to reports, he was sentenced to five years in prison for the plea. He was headed to trial, but took the plea deal in order to get other more serious charges dropped. He was allegedly involved in an attempted robbery with the weapon.

Weapon possession charges can be incredibly serious and result in consequences such as jail time and more depending on the situation. It's important that you understand what you are being charged with and how you should go about resolving this matter. You do have rights to protect during this difficult time and options to do so. Begin the process of moving forward with your life. It's in your best interest to work with a criminal defense lawyer who will understand your case and be able to guide you through this difficult process. A defense attorney will know how to deal with court proceedings and any other aspects necessary. You can count on a defense lawyer to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case.