Retail theft

Receiving a citation indicates this was probably an ordinance violation. Had you been formally arrested, the police department would have a record...

Retail theft

After completing your court supervision for a retail theft, you must wait 5 years before you are eligible to petition for expungement. This will...

How many years can a person spend in jail for a sexual assault

You need to speak to an attorney in person so you can provide more details. A sex offense could be a Class A misdemeanor involving fines and local...

How long do you set in county jail before your trial on murder 1 ?

There is no set time for a person to remain in custody pre-trial. There are numerous factors that could account for the delay including changing...

What is circumstantial evidence and is it beatable in a criminal drug case?

Circumstantial evidence in a drug case would be the police entering a home and finding a small amount of drugs, plastic baggies, a couple of cell...

My brother`s girlfriends house was raided and they found extasy pills that belonged to her daughter in her house.....

Mere presence during the execution of a search warrant does not necessarily mean a person is guilty. He is charged because a judge found probable...

Will probation be extended due to outstanding criminal fines still owed?

If your probation is in Kane County (part of Aurora is in Kane), the State will file a violation of probation alleging your failure to pay. You...

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L had a misdemeanor 11 years ago, (child neglect) can l have it expunged, and obtain my esthetician license?

As long as you finished your supervision successfully, you should be eligible to expunge this case. If not, you may be able to seal it to prevent...

I was Convicted of Res. Burg. in 1998 at the age of 17. (Charged as an adult). I live in Illinois - can this be removed?

If your conviction for residential burglary occurred in Illinois, the only way to remove it from your record is to file a petition with the...

Gulty plea with supervision

If you are eligible, you should file a petition to expunge your record. At the very least, you should determine if you are eligible to seal the...