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Thomas Robert Siegel
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The statute covering expungement and sealing is 20 ILCS 2630/5. An aggravated...
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Drew D. Ledbetter
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Contributor Level 4

No. Fingerprint databases never "purge" prints once they are collected.
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

You have two issues. The first is the new charge and the second is the impact...
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Steven H. Fagan
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Contributor Level 6

Criminal Trespass to Land is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a...
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Matthew John Hachigian
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Contributor Level 5

It sounds like your attorney requested, and was granted an MDDP on your behalf....
Donald John Ramsell
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In order to avoid the order for installation of a device, you and your lawyer...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

Assuming that you are referring to bench warrants on criminal charges from 6...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

In most States, you can use real property to satisfy a bail, which typically...
Salim John Sheikh
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Contributor Level 6

I am not sure of the specific facts of your situation. I urge you to consult...
Scott D. Pollock
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Contributor Level 7

If you have your A#, you can call the Executive Office for Immigration Review's...
Alexander M. Ivakhnenko
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Contributor Level 4

I agree with the above Cousel who provided a clear answer with respect to...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

Once you have pled, there are typically Court rules that impact the ability to...
Karyn T. Missimer
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Contributor Level 7

I agree with the first answer. The standard for withdrawing a guilty plea...
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Salim John Sheikh
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Contributor Level 6

You should have an attorney appear with you on your court date. I will...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

I agree with my colleague that since you are unsure of the charges, and the...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

While this type of question would ordinarily seem to be a simple inquiry, there...
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Matthew John Hachigian
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Contributor Level 5

Paying the civil damages has nothing to do with the criminal charges. They are...
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Michael J. Helfand
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Contributor Level 7

You should talk to a Chicago traffic attorney. You'll probably be able to get...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

Negotiating a resolution acceptable to you given the circumstances of your case...
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Linda Friedman Ramirez
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Contributor Level 6

It is also possible that the robbery will be prosecuted in state court. He...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

He is facing federal prosecution, and extradition from wherever he is arrested....
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

An attorney familiar with the policies and procedures of the court will know...
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Alexander M. Ivakhnenko
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Contributor Level 4

If you examine your citation issued in Illinois it lists all possible defenses...
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Edward Jerome Blum
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Contributor Level 7

Yes. You should ask the court to allow you to pay it into the state fund. The '...
Staychia Renee Sena
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Contributor Level 3

The answer to this is going to depend on the particular state you are in. In...

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