What happens to someone who gets caught shoplifting and is being charged with a felony?

Like Ms. Powell, I too was confused as to the location of the charge. If it's Chicago, I can say that it is very unlikely that a first offender...

If you been to prison more than twice, will you still get good-time days taken off your sentence in Illinois.

Good-time credit in Illinois is not determined by the number of times the particular inmate has been to the penitentiary in the past. It is...

What can I do from being secretly video tape having sex

How about having sex in your place, where you know there are no hidden cameras? Just a thought. And I'd ignore the threat of the 'sex tape"...

Response to 2 attorneys that answered my question. I did meet with 1 time n passed judgement on me yelled at me

I assume you are the same person who inquired a day or so ago about your telephone harassment case. If so, again, I am sorry for your ordeal. But...

Good question. Except in certain situations that result in great bodily harm, reckless driving is a Class A misdemeanor. Here's the statute: ...

How is court supervision in Illinois handled if violated by a subsequent ticket in Missouri?

...but now wondering if i should regret that decision." Your situation is not unique, and it's a very good reason why you should consult a...

Will I go to jail? I need help! husbands on disability and he cant take care of our small children alone!

I don't know how VOPs are handled in Marion County, but typically judges are willing to work with a probationer and allow additional time to...

Is it illegal 4 ur public defender 2 deny u access 2 ur discovery tell u 2 ask states atty 4 yell at u n basically trwT I like c

I'm sorry for what happened to you. To answer your specific question: Illinois Supreme Court Rules prohibit lawyers from giving discovery to...

How do I write a statement for the judge not to revoke probation?

Don't write or speak to the judge yourself. That's what your lawyer is for. If you don't have sufficient funds to hire a private lawyer, ask the...

Do my son need a lawyer for his 1st court appearance?

To answer your specific question, yes, your son will need a lawyer for his first court appearance. If he does not have a private lawyer, meaning...