If the question is, "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?"...you can say No, because you never have. So long as the Supervision was completed...

What is a local charge?

Local charge is a charge brought on by the local authorities. It would not be the State that has charged you, but the village of Warrenville...

At what point is a person considered convicted?

Simple answer: Convicted in 1997 when you pled guilty.

Is there any way to avoid court for theft at a local store.

Don't get yourself caught in a situation where they can accuse you of witness tampering! Be careful what you say, and to whom you say it.

My 11 yr old son was at a friends house. I had no idea the parent let them shoot a bb gun. My son shot window. Who pays?

Your son, you are responsible.

Does the defendant have to be notified of their rights and given Warnings to motorist before taking the breathalyzer?

You don't have to be advised of anything before being given field sobriety tests. You have to be given your Warnings to Motorists before you are...

Daughter was arested for retail theft, she is 17. items totaled less than $1OO. Has a court date. should she get a lawyer?

To ask a bunch of lawyers whether or not you should get a lawyer to assist you is like asking a bunch of used car salesmen if you need a new car. ...

What a Detective did to to my seventeen year old son legal or not?

If you had not consented, this would have never happened. I feel badly for your son. Unfortunate situation...but legal. You should have...

I am looking for a criminal defense attorney for a residential burglary that will work pro bono. It occured in Illinois.

This is a joke, right? Is this Ashton Kutcher? Am I on "Punk'd"?

I missed my court date for driving on a suspended license, what will happen if I turn myself in

You'll have to post the bond on the warrant, and be given a new court date. You can also, with the help of an attorney, motion the case back into...