Could I get my theft charged expunged or lowered. What would be the best route to go ?

An expungement is available only where the final outcome of a case is something other than a conviction. A conviction may be designated by various...

Charged with a misdemeanor retail theft and was given 1 year supervision. What is on record?

Everything will remain on your record until you have it expunged. After your supervision period is up, you will have a two year waiting period...

How much jail time does residential robbery carry

It is a class 1 felony that carries with it a potential penalty of 4-15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. A defendant would usually...

My uncle has a DUI and failed to appear for court, We told cops he moved to another state. What is going to happen if he appears

He will be taken into custody until his bond is paid. However, you can seek a reduction of bond in order to reduce the amount neded to get out of...

SOL does not mean that the case is dismissed. It just means it is stricken off with leave to reinstate. Therefore, demanding trial is important. It...

If an arrest is expunged does it need to be included when applying for state nursing boards?

I would be certain of the expungement procedures in your state. In Illinois, a DUI and reckless driving are never expungeable. However, in the...

How can I get a criminal traffic ticket reduced to a civil?

You must consult with an attorney in your state regarding the speeding statutes. In Illinois, most speeding offenses are not criminal offenses, but...

I've been cited three speeding tickets in a year. What can I expect in court?

Supervision is a sentence in which the court defers judgment until a later date. During this period of time, if the defendant does not violate the...

I got pulled over and he said I was going 83 in a 45 and gave me a ticket for speeding and careless driving. What do I do?

You need to consult with an attorney regarding New Jersey speeding statutes. In Illinois, speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour a Class B...

Can someone please help my boyfriend with his unlawful restraint charge in Chicago?

Usually courts will require the defendant to fill out an affidavit of assets and liabilities to determine how much the defendant has before...