If I submit a motion of continuation and its granted will I be able to file addition motion before the new court date?

If you are asking for a continuance of your arraignment, you will still have time to file motions after you return to court to be arraigned. If...

Is it aginst the law for someone to sit in jail after they've been sentence and their time not count

From the day that you were sentenced, you will get credit for any time served. The Department of Corrections will get your original sentencing...

Can my probation be violated for being in possesion of marijuana even if i was never charged

Yes, it is a violation of your probation to be in possession of marijuana and if that can be proven at a probation revocation hearing, the court...

If sentenced to 5 years Prison for violation of Felony Forgery probation, how much time will he serve?

The amount of time a state prisoner has to serve before parole is determined by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The Board uses a rating...

I live in Cartersville, GA and received a traffic ticket in NC

The Georgia Department of Driver Services should be able to tell you what jurisdiction issued the "hold" on your license. The department's web...

Is it legal for a police officer to give a minor a breathalyzer test?

In this situation, the breathalyzer is being used as an investigative tool, so the rules regarding police investigation would apply. The officer...

I allowed a friend to sell a watch on my Ebay found out afterward watch was stolen from her husband

Even if you did not possess the watch, you could be charged as a party if you knowingly assisted your friend in selling an item you knew was not...

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Is there currently a law to be signed into affect that prohibits sex offenders from being on the internet?

Yes, Illinois passed this legislation this year and the Governor signed the bill in August . The legislation is HB1314 Enrolled LRB096 02858 RLC...