Pre trial intervention

The short answer is there is no type of pretrial diversion or deferred disposition allowed due to the serious nature of a home invasion charge. It...

Questions about shoplifting at Target.

A civil demand letter requesting a payment can take months to receive from the corporate offices at Target. I agree with my two colleagues...

While under the law, there can be a lawsuit filed, there is very little chance that one would actually be filed in your situation. If you chose to...

Not many county prosecutors have the time nor interest to check for new violations on every single motorist who ends up on supervision for a moving...

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Can a States Attorney keep getting a continuance bc they cant find the "victim"

I agree with my colleague, you need to have an attorney who is familiar with the court system in the county where the case is pending. In general,...

My 15 yr. old was charged with 112.31(A) in Illinois. Is a license suspension mandatory even though she has no license or permit

As she is 15, she is icharged under local ordinance. Many towns in DuPage County hire private law firms to prosecute these violations, and many do...

I violated my probation for failure to report and didnt' submit a drug drop can someone help with a pro bona lawyer

you should surrender on the warrant and seek the appointment of the Public Defender once you get to bond court. Waiting and avoiding the...

Found marijuana in my car... Can i be charged later?

Presumably, you were given a court date or assessed a fine for the ordinance charge of possession. If you have been to court and been sentenced on...

Can MY attorney revoke my probation due to financial problems?

Sounds like an inappropriate collection tactic, as neither a private attorney or attorney at the Public Defender's Office has the power to violate...

What could happen in best and worst case scenario?

It is possible that he will lose his 710 probation, receive a felony conviction, regular probation, and be ordered to serve more county time (if he...