Can a coviction for aggravated stalking be expunged or get clemency?

Felony convictions cannot be expunged. Clemency for an aggravated stalking case would be a real long shot.

My son 17 was arrested for loitering but why didnt his lawyer contact me

The previous answer is the unfortunate correct answer. Your son is the defendant. He is the one being charged. He is the client. Everything...

In IL where I practice contempt is not classified as a felony or a misdemeanor, but its penalties are generally more in line with that of a...

Question on Probable Cause for Prosecution

The words of a child are enough for charges to be brought. The police will do the investigation and consult with the State's Attorney about...

My BF was arrested for dom battery of my son for whooping him, has prior dom assault from prev GF, should I get a lawyer?

Teachers are mandated reporters so I imagine that DCFS was contacted about the whooping and marks that were visibly left behind. DCFS will...

Will i lose my license?

You might not lose your license if all of your earlier tickets resulted in court supervision and this would be the first one ending in a conviction...

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Public Defenders, in my opinion, are some of the best trial attorneys there are. Why you feel yours is "scatter-brained" and "lazy" is not clear...

Can i get in trouble?

The only trouble to speak of is if your boyfriend has debts, whether its restitution, student loans, or credit card balances all of which you...

What limitations are placed on redirect examination?

Redirect is not a time to rehash what was asked on direct, but should be limited to addressing new matters that got raised on cross-examination. ...

Is intent to steal but not actually walking out of the store with the item considered theft???

A person need not make it out of the store with the merchandise to be charged and convicted of retail theft. Whether or not he abandoned his...