π¨ Attempted murder in Illinois requires intent to kill and a substantial step toward it β like firing a gun or poisoning β charged as a Class X felony under 720 ILCS 5/8-4 and 9-1 with 6-30 years in prison (20-45 years if firearm used, 25-to-life add-on if discharged/injury). If the victim is a police officer or child under 12, minimums skyrocket and natural life is possible. In 2025, these charges often stem from shootings, stabbings, or domestic violence escalations in Will County, resulting in decades to life in prison with no parole on many sentences, lifetime firearm bans, permanent license revocation, and a violent felony record that ends every chance at normal life, jobs, or family. Defenses include lack of intent (e.g., reckless vs. knowing), self-defense, mistaken identity, or challenging evidence to fight for reduction to aggravated battery or acquittal! π‘ Facing attempted murder charges in Will County? The Law Office of Jack L. Zaremba, a former Will County prosecutor with over 20 years of experience, provides relentless defense to save your life and freedom in Joliet courts. Visit zarembalawoffice.com for a free, confidential consultation and fight back today! #AttemptedMurder #CriminalDefense #WillCountyAttorney #JolietLawyer #zarembalaw