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    Default Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois
    Hello there.I'd share my story and I will be thankful if anyone could give me an advice.Couple of weeks ago I broke up with my gf after 2 years.On the next day she called me and told me that she has a new boyfriend who is illegal and he is going to pay her $5000 so they can get married and he could get a green card.I got very upset and angry and I tried to fix the things between us, but she kept refusing.Anyways.. few days later her new boyfriend called me and said that if I report him to homeland security or I go to police he would send people to kill my brother.That pissed me off so badly I took a kitchen knife and went to his house to scratch his car,just to scare him.I went there with my father and on my way to the car he went out of the house,I got scared and took off with my car.Five minutes later I got pulled over and arrested.He is saying that I tried to kill him,which is not true,I wasnt even close to him at the moment.The thing is there were 2 more guys with him that are his friends and could say anything to help him.

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    This is the kind of thing that happens when people attempt to take the law into their own hands, instead of reporting the threats to police. You've got to realize how this will look to a jury: you purposefully selected a weapon (interesting, since you could have scratched his car with your keys - inquiring juries will find it remarkeable that of all things available to you, you chose a KNIFE), and went to his home. That's a premeditated crime, not one of passion (such as if you unexpectedly walked into your house to find your ex having sex with him). You need to be seeking the services of a criminal defense attorney, one who will either be able to work with the DA to plead your charges down, or who is skillful enough to get a jury to believe you only went there to commit property damage and to "scare him" - and talking to NO ONE but your attorney regarding your case.

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    Default Re: Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

    Any idea what kind of charges I might be facing ?

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    It'll depend on the exact actions that occurred. Could be a wide range, and multiple offenses. Aggravated assault would seem to be the most obvious - but depending on the description of events, it could even be as serious as attempted homicide. DAs often like to charge high and then bargain down.

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    Default Re: Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon

    Thank you very much.God bless you!

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