I agree with fellow Counsel, you should seek assistance from The Office of The Public Defender. You may apply for representation at The...

Yes, the police can keep you out of the apartment while waiting for a warrant to be issued to prevent the destruction of evidence. That being said,...

It is up to The State's Attorney how to proceed with the case. If it was a small amount resulting in simple possession, it will likely result in a...

Opening the storm door to knock would not likely be considered a crime. If you had moved the partially opened front door at all it could be...

Whether you may be charged depends on numerous factors, including but not limited to: is there surveillance footage of you engaging in illegal...

Seek an Attorney if criminally charged. Employers do not look kindly upon theft by employees.

A criminal assault requires The State to prove a specific intent to cause bodily harm or threat of injury. That being said, a Protective Order has...

I have changed the focus area of your question to expungement, since that is exactly what you should do. File a petition for expungement to The...

No, you do not need to "consent," to be called as a witness. Depending under what circumstances your case was "dismissed," your testimony could be...

It is up to The State's Attorney whether to file criminal charges. The Final Protective Order carries a lower burden of proof, as you noted, than a...