Can I get arrested for 1st offense on retail thief under $200 dollar value?

Yes you can be arrested.

Can i get a continuance at my first court appearance for an agg driving on a revoked when i ask for a public defender.

You may not qualify for a Public Defender depending on the amount of bond you have posted.

Most jurisdictions in Cook County will require an attorney, a guardian, or both. With the help of an attorney, you should be able to work out...

Should I take deferred prosecution for crime I did not commit.

What does your attorney advise? If you don't have an attorney, how can you be sure you will receive a deferred prosecution offer? With the help...

Aggravated Domestic Battery

If it is truly "Aggravated" Domestic Battery the charge is a felony and the prosecutors are much less likely to dismiss charges. More detailed...

I was arrested for theft I took $250.00 from the cash register at work. need help

With the help of an attorney, you should be able to work out this case for what we refer to as a deferred prosecution. With a deferred...

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This is my second shoplifting offense in a year in illinois. the total was less than $150. what are the chances of jail?

It depends. Were you arrested or given a local ordinance ticket with a court date at the branch court?

Do i need a lawyer to purchase a home in future? this would be my first home and need advice on my first home purchase?

Experienced Real Estate & Residential Closings Attorney Real estate transactions, including residential closings, are among the top financial...

Would the judge would dissmis or withdraw my driving without a licence never issue ticket? If I gotten my driver licence after?

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in the State of Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to...

I was caught at Macy's with 101 dollars worth of merchandise what are my options?

With the help of an attorney, you should be able to work out this case for what we refer to as a deferred prosecution. With a deferred...