My 12 year son was not merandised when he was picked up by the police.

Yes, Miranda warnings apply to custodial interrogations so before questioning Miranda warnings need to be given. It is completely separate and...

Arraignment question.

As long as you abide by the conditions of your bail you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Can the pre-trial investigation be used to assist in deciding an early parole?

Your not eligible for parole. After you complete your 50% you will be subject to a period of MSR

Im 18 and i got caught with retail theft

An employee who rings someone up for less than the retail amount could be guilty of retail theft. In Illinois, retail theft in excess of $150 is a...

Does that mean he shouldnt be calling me?

If you are a minor then yes.

Whats going to happen?

It is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a year. Whether it can be expunged depends on what sentence you receive.

Is failing a drug test at district court for a marijuana case a misdemenor?

What was the drug test for?

Vastly new ground. You should contact an appellate attorney. Appellate procedure and defending an appeal is very different than what occurs at trial.

Can an attorney help someone that is about to get evicted based on criminal charges ?

You may want to contact a real estate attorney rather than a criminal attorney in regards to the lease agreement. A criminal attorney could help...

Im in jail for violation of parole, due to charges being filed against me, the state has not yet indicted me, what can i do?

Not much. The state has until the applicable statute of limitations to indict. You need to hire an attorney for the violation.