Do I need an attorney and what are his chances of sentence? What exactly do you recommend I do?

Yes he absolutely needs an attorney. He is facing significant time in prison and may well be extended time eligible. My guess is that if the State...

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Do you have the right to talk to your public defender before court?

It is not a "right" to talk to your attorney before you are brought into court. Your attorney does have an obligation to communicate with you but...

As an inmate about to be in court what is the best way to get a message to the judge?

You cannot communicate directly with the Judge. Talk to your attorney about what you wish to express. Your attorney may have a strategy that you...

A single father who got the lowest amount of visitation, can I go back for something more fair? Maybe 50/50

Its sounds like you have an excellent case to go back to court and request additional visitation. If it is in the best interest of your daughter...

I guess some might depend on if they will fire you or not. If they will keep you on if you pay back the loss then great. If you are losing your job...

In Illinois, what injuries actually constitute "great bodily harm/injury" that result in aggravated battery vs. simple battery?

There is no bright line rule. Typically anything that includes hospitalization, broken bones, stitches, staples and the like counts as an...

The arrest charge is what was initially charged. The court disposition is what you ultimately pled to and is in fact your "record".

Hi, I'm 17 and I feel like I'm trapped here in a house that is crushing me more & more everyday. Is it legal for me to move out?

If I understand correctly - you were adopted at birth but then something happened and your adoptive parents could not care for you and you were...

Should I agree to joint custody with ex? If not, what should I look to claim as expenses he should help with?

You should ask this of your attorney. Keep in mind that custody is talking about who makes the big decisions - health care, welfare, education and...

Child support is to assist the residential parent in providing fully for the children. Housing, food, clothes, heat, electric, insurance, garbage,...