Can a first offense, class 3 felony result in probation?

Sentencing and plea negotiation considerations are very fact-specific. There is a lot that goes into making these determinations and much of it...

There are exceptions to the general impounding of a vehicle after an arrest. One that Mr. Novak alludes to is the "innocent owner" defense. It is...

Does fees reduce or disappear after prison time

I have never heard of fees being reduced because of prison time. That doesn't mean a whole lot other than I have never come across a situation like...

Can charges get dismissed if my husband sign a statement saying that the charges was his I had no clue nor took anything

If you had nothing to do with the theft and he admits to doing it all on his own, then this is possible. If there is footage of your involvement or...

First, writing in all caps doesn't have any effect other than being hard to read. Second, you are not required to prove your innocence, the...

The statute for this can be found at 720 ILCS 5/12-7.1. As you will read, a hate crime is only applicable for the following...

I hit a adopt a highway sign

If there is a criminal violation, then the state can arrest the person. In most cases such as this, the offense is charged as a Class A...

When to court and got fine for does 2 times, but never pay the fines. What can I do to fix that

It depends on what the charges were and what the sentencing order says must be done. YOu need to contact an attorney and provide some more...

You would be surprised how inexpensive a traffic attorney could be and at the difference one can make to the outcome of your case. At the very...

What is a usual sentence on Disorderly Conduct charge in Cook County, IL?

I completely agree with Attorney Novak. Keep in mind that nothing is automatically stricken from your record. You must take affirmative steps to...