This is my second underage drinking ticket in seven months, what will my punishment be?

Different counties handle violations of diversion differently. You may be offerred another opportunity at diversion with stricter guidlines, or...

If you have not already been sentenced, bring this up with your attorney and the Court at sentencing to see what your options are. If you have...

Can you be denied a fast and speedy trial if your PD says his is case load is to full and he can't take the time?

One does have a right to a speedy trial. Your grandson should write the court and include a copy of the letter from his attorney for the Judge to...

When a "cap" is offered in a plea bargain, it usually means that the prosecutor has agreed that you will not be sentenced to more than the cap at...

Im 5 days from finishing house aresst , and cant pay remainder of fees do i go to jail now?

I would contact your probation officer and ask them if they plan to file a violation for failure to pay. If you have legitimate reasons, it is...

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There is nothing to legally prohibit you from applying to school, going through the program and seeking employment. The answer remains in how...

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If a confidential informant uses drugs and recently failed a drug test which resulted in a 30 day layoff from his job

This evidence would go toward the CI's credibility. The jury would weigh the evidence along with everything else. One would hope that it would...

Why would a judge order a pre-sentence investigation before the trial. (not a pre-trial investigation) but a pre-sentence.

I agree with the prior submission. I have never seen this done and it seems completely contrary to one's constitutional rights. I would make sure...

Will my previous charges affect the outcome of my current case?

If your charge in IL was a misdemeanor (sounds like it was) there is a high likelihood that you will be offerred pre-trial diversion (PDP) in...

How many public defenders can a person be appointed

If the court finds that your son is unable to hire private counsel, another public defender (or private attorney to whom the county pays public...