Can a criminal burglary conviction now be expunged in McLean County Illinois?

You won't be able to expunge the burglary but you maybe eligible for some type of executive clemency such as sealing or a pardon.

As a tourist on an ESTA (British Citizen), would one be expected to get deported if one was found drinking underage?

Very unlikely for a underage drinking ticket. It certainly is not a crime of moral turpitude.

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Does my husband need an attorney or public defender?

Have you talked to any attorneys yet? A public defender is available to people who are truly indigent.

Is there a charge for withholding information you knew but were not completely sure of in a dual homicide/suicide?

Lying to the police is the classic definition of obstruction of justice. Whether the police will charge you is hard to tell. You should hire an...

Should I plead to conspiracy to commit coercion (gross misdemeanor) instead of getting convicted of 1st offense dom. battery?

A proper answer to your question is not something that can be answered in this forum. You need to have a talk with your attorney, he or she is the...

In California, I had a case dismissed for Ct 1 PC 243(e)(1) MISD and another case to run concurrent with CT 2 PC653m(b) MISD

Double jeopardy doesn't help you because double jeopardy is a procedural defense that prevents a defendant from being retried for the same offense...

Nephew was supposed to have hung himself, no knife found at scene. Witness saw girlfriend take 200 dollars out of his wallet

If you don't like the conclusion, you can hire your own medical examiner and investigator to prepare a new report. That still may not lead to...

Should I get a lawyer if i have a warrant out for my arrest because i missed a court date?

You will remain in custody until you can post the bond. You should definitely hire an attorney that has experience in the area that your warrant is...

I loaned my car to a "friend." Now he refuses to return it. Is this considered grand theft? I haven't called the police yet.

It is both. Criminal involves the government seeking potential jail time against the "friend" for breaking a law while a civil case is where you...

If a legal aid lawyer left a case and was replaced with another legal aid from the same firm is that legitimate

Nothing wrong with another lawyer representing you from the legal aid unless a conflict exists. You can always hire the attorney of your choosing.