Maybe not prison, but some jail time may be in your future. Depends on the judge. The fact that you do not have a criminal record helps a lot. ...

15- year enhancement for armed robbery in illinois found to be unconstitutional

Unconstitutional, as applied to your case, or on it's face? There simply not enough facts in this post to provide anything other than the basic...

Deferred Adjudication Probation and Community service question?

You probably need to have your PO validate the place where you will do your community service. Most churches or places like the Salvation Army or...

I got caught shoplifting, do i need to pay?

As part of your criminal conviction on the shoplifting (retail fraud) charge, restitution would include the amount or value of the goods stolen and...

Is this considered stealing?

Shoplifting or "retail fraud" has an element of intent. The prosecutor would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you intended to remove...

Yes, as frustrating as this may be for you to achieve compliance, this is not only permissible, it is the preferred method for the court and its...

Unfortunately, there is no way to "expunge" this conviction any time soon and probably not ever. Most states (Michigan, for example) do not allow...

Im charged with attemopted rap and kidnappeing i have no crimanial record what is the likley hood of probation if found guilty

The likelihood of probation on these charges is not good. While your lack of a criminal record is huge, I am afraid that the waters get quite...

I have been on probation for 4 yrs I have 5yrs total. Can a hearing officer put me in jail at the administrative hearing.

Yes, you can be put in jail for failing to pay. Depending on your judge, however, this is not likely. Most judges want to avoid the appearance of...

In August of 2009 I pleaded guilty to a misdomeanor stalking charge. Is there anyway to have the case reviewed / set aside?

Yes, contact a local attorney to determine whether you are eligible to have this conviction expunged. Most state have an exupungment statute that...