The minimum prison sentence for a class 1 felony is 4 years. In order to get a sentence of 16 months you would have to plead guilty to a lesser...

A new violation of the law during your period of supervision can result in your supervision being revoked. If the date of your new offense was...

The reason most convictions are not eligible for expungement In Illinois is because you have the possibility of getting supervision instead of a...

I'm trying to expunge and/or seal my criminal records. I'd like to know if I can put all the cases on 1 petition?

If they are in the same county, yes. If they are in separate counties you may have to file a petition in each county. giesingerlaw.com

A family member got a second DUI about 8 years ago in Illinois. What does he need to do to get license back and at what cost?

It won't just go away. Your family member will need to petition the Secretary of State to get his driver's license reinstated. After 8 years he...

How can i find out charges on a class 2 if i have case number

In Illinois, a class 2 felony is punishable by 3-7 years in prison, or 7-14 years if you are extended term eligible. Depending on the charge and...

Secong time shoplifting/theft arrest ($17.00)

I don't think a retail theft of $17.00 will require a "high priced attorney", so you shouldn't be afraid to call an attorney. If you still don't...

Dui/ Drivers license retrieval.

It's not uncommon for circuit clerks to hold a driver's license until the court costs are paid. You can try and go to the DMV and see if they'll...

I've been 64 days in prison and i plead guilty and they give me time served to 64 days , this means i have a fellony ?

You need to state what offense you plead guilty to. You could receive a time served sentence of 64 days for either a felony or a misdemeanor.

What happens if a person is charged with five counts of attempted murder and fou or five counts of assault? And the only eviden

Fact specific questions like this about a serious felony should probably be discussed with your attorney in private and not in a public forum. ...