What’s the best thing for my circumstances?

An attorney would have to know all the facts of your case as well as your driving and criminal history before being able to advise you about the...

Expungements in Cook County have been processed slower than normal (which was already slow) during the pandemic.

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What would you suggest my first legal action should be?

This is a misdemeanor offense so you will need an attorney.

If the defendant is represented by a public Defender can the defendant give opening and closing statements at the trial?

No, the opening statement and closing arguments would be made by the public defender. If you have any questions about your case, they should be...

Will I go to jail or have to pay a fine for not completing community service hours ?

You might get an extension of time to do your community service. Go to https://www.volunteermatch.org/ to find places where you can do community...

No, that is the bond amount that you didn’t have to pay so long as you promise to appear in court. Hire an attorney.

402 conference?

No it does not mean that. There can be any number of reasons to have a 402 conference. Some judges require that all dispositions are run through...

Condition of probation saying don't consumer alcohol?

“Consume” means don’t eat or drink anything that contains alcohol. You can use deodorant.

What will happen?

You need to retain an attorney before speaking to anyone about this. Expect to be charged by police. The attorney will advise you and defend the...

Does a lawyer charge a fee to get you back your bond money?

Attorneys charge fees for their time. If you thought the fee was too high, then you should have shopped around for a different attorney.