The story is that i have a 17 year old female cousin who is dating a 24 year old male (who also happens to be a friend of mine).

The age of consent in Illinois is 17. That does not mean this is a good idea. Why not wait for sex until she is 18 and out of high school? If...

Charged with a DUI because i passed out in my car in a drive through, can i fight it since the cop didnt catch me driving drivin

You can fight it, and perhaps win. But they have to prove your driving, not see or witness it. Talk to a DUI/DWI lawyer there in Sacramento....

Is shoplifting clothes worth $80 from New York City a significant misdomeoner ?

You should be asking this question of your own lawyer who will be most familiar with your case and your record. If the records in the first...

The won't give a lawyer off. Nothing. Then 7 cops came and arrested me. Officer asked if i was dis, yes how what doI do? no $

Ask for a lawyer. Do not talk any more with the police. If any answer on AVVO helps you, mine or someone else’s, please mark it as "helpful"...

DWI, and INS arrest/hold. Can someone get my boyfriend out now September 30, ,2012. I need the cheapest rate cause I'm unemployd

You need both a DWI/DUI lawyer and an immigration lawyer on this. However, they are unlikely to get him out if he is in the country illegally. The...

Can you convict 2 people for the same possession charges?

Yes. It is possible for two people to possess the same drug.

If the question asks about arrests, the asker wants to know about arrests, not just convictions. You can say that you were arrested for DUI and HOV...

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Is a arrest warrent considered a misdomeoner?

By itself, an arrest warrant is simply a court order for you to be taken into custody. It can be issued because of a new charge, or as here for...

Is it illegal for an officer to check the refuse box on a speeding ticket?

This box has to do with explaining the lack of your signature on the ticket as a receipt. While this lie might have something to do with...

Can they make a 17 year old act as his own lawyer and not let the parent ask the questions?

With few exceptions, the only people allowed to question witnesses for others in a court are attorneys. This includes not only 17-year-olds but...