Evidence that is admitted in a grand jury proceeding may be ruled inadmissible at trial where the stakes and, therefore, the burden of proof are...

The box owner will not receive notification from the bank or the police. The police, having a warrant to search a particular safety deposit box or...

Does a misdemeanor charge go against your probation if it happened before you were on probation?

The fact that there was a first one can affect the outcome of the second one, but the second one that occurred before being put on probation cannot...

Can I get a restraining order against someone who goes to my school?

There is a civil "no contact" order that you may be able to get. You can contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where you reside. ...

My boyfriend and I were arrested for domestic battery what is going to happen in court?

For both of you to be arrested is problematic for the prosecutor because on one hand they have to treat you as a victim and speak to you about the...

What happens to second offender juveniles for battery and disorderly conduct? the first offense was for domestic battery.

It is impossible to say what will happen without knowing more. At a minimum, one would need to know about the child, about the first offense,...

Is it legal to retain a person "on holding" for over 24hrs without a single charge at a county jail?

The fact that he was unaware there was a warrant doesn't matter to the police department holding him. He will remain in custody in that county...

My boyfriend has been arrested , he has been in custody for 31 days, he is being charged for possesion of unlwfull substance

Two separate issues: the criminal charge and the immigration hold. ICE will institute deportation proceedings regardless of the outcome of the...

What should I do about a marijuana charge if it's my first offense.

As unnerving as I'm sure this must be for you, what you should do about your case is pretty simple. Step 1: Interview some local criminal...

What is a child sex offender difinition in IL

"Sex Offender" and "Child Sex Offender" are two different terms and arguments can be made both ways that they are or are not in conflict with each...