My son assisted someone that stole a laptop that was over 1000 thousand dollars what would be the punishment for this crime

Theft of property worth $1000 is a class 4 felony. The punishment could be 1 year in state prison and fines. Depending on his record the...

Someone i know was charged of crime what type of chance does he or she have of being released from custody

Your friend should be allowed to post bond. This person should retain an attorney.

I have retail theft and 570/410 probation.for a controlled substance. Can I get the retail theft sealed or expunged?

You may be able to have the retail theft sealed if the Govoner signs the legislatoin into law.

I am on a self-exclusion list in illinios and i went in to a casino and they gave me a ticket for 500.00 $ can i fight this

You can fight this ticket. Trespassing requires the owner to give you notice that you must leave the property or to be on the property without...

I was in my PARKED car for 2 minutes at my friends apartment to pick her up;a cop is at my window?!charges:2 pipes& 0.5 of weed

You should hire an attorney to represent you in this case. If you beleive you were searched and then arrested without cause, an attorney may be...

Do I get jail time for forgery charges in Illinois?

Forgery can result in a prison sentence. However, any sentence for this offense will be dependent upon numerous facts to include convictions for...

How can you tell if you were charged with domestic violence on you rap sheet

Usually a rap sheet will clearly identify the offense. However, if a charge is amended from simple battery to another offense the domestic battery...

Do we need a traffic attorney?

Yes your son needs to retain a lawyer. Depending on the facts your son's license may be suspended. For example how many moving violations has he...

You can contact your local police department and ask if they will provide you a rap sheet. You can also contact the Illinois State Police and...

Any prosecutor can make an offer to accept your plea of guilty in return you will most likely be a reduced sentence. If the prosecutor withdraws...