Can I be penalized for using marijuana while on 18 month supervision for a DUI in Illinois now that its legal?

Since it is so new, that is really kinda tricky. Technically, the order probably said to refrain from illicit drug use. I suppose that it wouldn’t...

I have a headlight out but have a fog light on that side. Can i still get a ticket in Illinois for no headlight?

It is a coon flip. Judge Johnson is the McHenry County traffic judge and she takes a very practical and common sense approach to these matters. If...

Can I request court supervision for a class b misd. when charged with aggravated speeding and avoid jail time?

The goal in these cases is to get the charge reduced to a simple petty offense. This is likely given your lack of driving history. Talk to an...

Can a mentally ill person be convicted with a class 3 felony?

Two issues: (1) is he even fit to stand trial and (2) does his mental state negate the offense? Can he plead the insanity defense or is not guilty...

You can probably get the charges off your record. Talk to a lawyer about sealing or expunging. Not all that expensive and week worth it given a...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

You need a criminal defense attorney at this point in your case.

What will be the penalty in Illinois for a first time traffic offense speeding 35 miles over posted speed and do I need a Lawyer

The main goal with these tickets is to get it reduced down to a petty offense of regular speeding. If you have a good driving record, then this...

If im a first time offender for a dui & I was speeding 115 will i go to jail ?

I know that this is a very scary experience for you and, yes, jail is possible. You are probably also charged with misdemeanor speeding. In my...

Depends on what they intend to report. There is nothing illegal about dating. However, if they report any touching or sexual behavior, then things...

Will I have to serve the full 6 months? Or with good behavior can that be reduced?

Without knowing details of the case, I cannot day for certain. However, I have handled many cases such as yours in McHenry County and I have never...