Q: How can I fight not going to jail. After the fbi/police charge me with robbing an atm in illinois and they have pictures
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First things first, it is not legally possible to "rob" an ATM. Robbing could only involve depraving a human being of any things of value or property. Thus, a possible crime would be criminal trespass, criminal damage to bank's property, aggravated theft with use of tools and theft from the ATM.
Furthermore, never discuss your criminal case, its evidence or any case details online in any open forum as any statements may be used against you.
Finally, you must immediately discuss your criminal exposure with a licensed attorney expertly familiar with the criminal law as based on your laconic narrative you face a definite prison sentence upon conviction as it may not be probational, depending on the charge types.
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The first step towards fighting your case is to remain silent and stop talking.
The next step is to privately secure a really good criminal defense attorney to map out your best options for you.
You're asking here for the defense (if there is one) where the lawyer can't, among other things, look at the photos.
It's kind of like asking a doctor to evaluate your leg without letting the doctor examine you, see your past medical records, or take and look at an X-ray.
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