On probation for a felony retail theft, recently was caught stealing but only issued an ordinance violation what will happen?

Although an ordinance violation is not a criminal offense, it still carries the risk of violating the probation because it involves police contact...

Can I communicate with the opposing client if I'm in a criminal case?

Victim Impact Statements are meant to describe to the court (at sentencing) how this incident has impacted you and/or your family's lives. The...

Can you get your foid card if you have a one time felony as a JUVENILE?

I agree...to make sure there are no problems, having the Juvenile record expunged should eliminate potential problems obtaining the FOID. Juvenile...

What kind time is he looking at

Class 2 felony DUIs range from 3-7 years in the IL Dept. of Corrections. If this is a 3rd offense, it may be probationable...but if it is a 4th...

Can you be ticketed 2 times in 24 hours for "no city sticker on vehicle"?

Yes - although they are within 24 hours, they are on separate dates & the violations can be upheld. You must obtain the sticker to avoid future...

If you have a clean record, there is a decent chance that even if you lost the trial, you would receive Court Supervision if the alleged speed...

It is doubtful that the "damages" in this case woul warrant a viable civil lawsuit against the casino. Unless you can prove that their case of...

Speeding ticket invalid because of wrong information

The incorrect information is not a fatal defect on the traffic citation, but may have some impact upon the credibility of the Officer should this...

Trying to dodge a pothole,they took my DL for 9-12-050 what's the cost of the fine?

That code is definitely a City of Chicago "Ordinance Violation" which means it was not written under the IL Vehicle Code. Generally, your eligible...

Outstanding warrant in one state and picked up in another, which state do you go to court and have punishment rendered

I suspect the WY warrant never popped, and that you have a new "driving on a suspended license" charge in Missouri - which sounds like a...