What if I don’t complete Community service as a minor ?

If you don't complete a condition of your sentence, the prosecutor can file a petition to revoke you sentence -- so, if you were initially...

Received 2 tickets. Class C misdemeanor (ILCS 5/3-703) and ILCS 5/3-413(f). Will judge dismiss if officer is not there?

It doesn't matter that the car is old and has a lot of miles on it and that the actual location of the traffic stop was 0.7 miles away from the...

I got pulled over doing 70 in a 30. How can I keep this off my record? What if I just pay the ticket?

You absolutely need an attorney -- as a minor, you cannot represent yourself. The law requires that you have an attorney representing you. And,...

A prosecutor would not issue a "fake" subpoena to scare you. If you were personally served the subpoena -- that is, if an investigator or police...

I Made a big mistake stealing a pair of shorts from Macy’s but didn’t leave the store and no cops were involved

You need to bring those letters to an attorney, who can review them and give you the best advice. If the store sent you the letter to pay $500,...

Don't listen to the LP -- even though the LP may consider it a slap on the wrist, it can still affect you getting into college or getting a job. ...

How do I know if I got a civil citation or a class c misdemeanor?

You need to look at whatever paperwork you received -- if it says "Complaint" on the top of the paper, then it most likely is a misdemeanor. If you...

DCFS vs Court Order?

The wisest thing to do is to show an attorney all your specific paperwork. What matters the most is what a court order says -- if a judge refused...

If your fiancee refuses to pay for your medical bills, your options are fairly limited - except for suing him, which is complicated as you two live...

I was raped as a child multiple times by my father, would I have a case if I went to put him behind bars? I’m 18 now ?

It is difficult to say whether or not your dad would be charged with a crime, as it depends on several things, including the specific facts of the...