I am faced with 18 months in Illinois State Prison for driving on a revoked license. What would be the actual time I will serve.

You can plan on day for day credit as it is a 50% term so 9 months less any time you have already done presentence.

Was my wife informed of conditions of my bond, and do i need a lawyer to sue her for contacting me?

The no contact order is against you. She is under no such orders so there is nothing for her to violate. You have no law suit for her contacting...

Can customer stop payment on the check for work already completed and after she signed waiver that everything looks great?

Send her a demand for payment and if she fails to pay call the police and file a report for theft of services and deceptive practices. Especially...

A year and 1/2 ago my 18 year old daughter pawned a very expensive necklace after stealing it out of my drawer. I

Buy it back or report the items stolen to the police and tell them where to find the jewlery. Perhaps it is cheaper to buy it back than to hire an...

Can I present my petit larceny situation and ask if you would accept a disorderly conduct plea or go to trial to clear my name?

With just the few facts you have presented it seems possible for a Judge or jury to find you guilty. You should consult with your attorney who has...

My boyfriend called the police on me and now I have to appear in court for domestic battery. Since then we have joined church.

The State presses or dismisses charges. Your BF is not in charge of the case. You should contact a criminal defense attorney immediately to assist...

Before I hire a criminal defense lawyer, do I need to list out the details of the contract?

If it includes expungement I would get that part in writing. As a flat fee it should cover whatever is necessary to resolve the case. You may wish...

A confession is the State's best evidence. You should refrain from discussing the details with anyone other than your attorney. You are likely able...

Is Skyping considered a telephone call?

Skype is not the same as a phone call. Stick to the terms of the OP. If you are concerned, have someone check if the table has active GPS or can be...

My son is going through Chemo, he was diagnosed on Nov 12th. While my son was in ICU, His best friend's mom showed up all

It does not sound as if either party has grounds for and OP. Certainly be cautious about how and when you contact your ex. You should also be...