Can i plead youthful offender on a misdemeanor charge if it my second offense in the state of illinois

There is no such thing as a plea of "youthful offender." In adult court you will be asked whether you plead guilty or not guilty. In juvenile...

I have 11 open cases to be in question i currently am offered 4 years in prison 4 of the cases are ptrs and the other remaining

You need to speak to your attorney about how your medication affects your cases. If it does not provide a defense, it may still be used in...

I recently had my license suspended for a year. Got them back and got a ticket about 3 months later for uninsured vich. and

If you are over 21, 3 convictions within a 12 month period will result in the suspension of your driving privileges. The supervision does not count...

In Illinois, this felony will appear on your record forever. However, you may file a petition for executive clemency asking the governor for a...

If you are arrested for speeding (99 in a 55 mph zone) should you be marandized and given a phone call?

Miranda is only necessary if the officer wants to question you concerning a criminal offense. If the officer has other evidence of your speeding...

Do i need a lawyer for retail theft??

You definitely need to have an attorney with you in court. A lot of attorneys offer a free initial consultation and may be able to answer some of...

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

You should contact an experienced juvenile delinquency attorney in your county. There are too many variables to provide an acceptable answer. Most...

Second moving violation less than 1 month from the first

You need to hire an experienced criminal/traffic attorney. No attorney can guarantee the outcome of a case. If they do, you need to leave their...

I was at the scene of a fight but did not participate. Can i be charged with Mob Action:

You could be charged with any offense the State's Attorney feels is appropriate. Even if you say you did not participate in this, you may be held...

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Is it legal to detained a person over 24hrs with no bond? He is in holding but there's no charges against him.

The short answer is yes. Many other variables will come into play though including, but not limited to, his offense, his criminal history, his...