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If you are charged and convicted of a felony in Illinois. Year later, can you have the charge lowered to a misdemeanor?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
In a word: No.
If you were found guilty, and there is some possible post-conviction issue, then there may be a very remote chance, but if you...
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Do I have a felony on my record?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
If you successfully completed 410 probation, your case should have been "discharged & dismissed." If so, then it is not considered a conviction. ...
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Well my boyfriend had court today which I don't know wat happen yet in he got to go back Monday he been in there 6 months
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Answered on October 27, 2016
No one here could possibly tell you why he got a short continuance. Could be an issue with his lawyer, (eg: substitution of counsel) could be an...
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Has the adult in the situation below committed a crime?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Yes, the adult could be charged, by way of accountability, with the crime of battery. Possibly the felony of aggravated battery because it would...
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Can they revoke my probation if im having trouble finding a job
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Answered on October 26, 2016
I think you answered your own question. The terms of probation were to find a job or do community service. If you have not been able to find a...
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What happens to my license if i get pulled over in Illinois on a 60 probation?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
If this is a third moving violation within a 24 month time period, there may be consequences to your license, But you haven't provided enough...
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Can they drop charges in Aurora after no one showed up to accuse you for first degree assault in court?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Maybe, maybe not.
Witnesses in criminal court typically do not have to appear in court until the case is set down for trial, and usually that...
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Multiple past arrest in Kentucky, on probation in Illinois and arrested for dui...what might happen
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Q: "Will Illinois look at her past in Kentucky?"
A: Yes, Illinois prosecutors will look at her past criminal background when contemplating an...
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I was wondering if I am on EHM (electric home monitoring) if I can get it off if I paid the bail
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Answered on October 26, 2016
This is the type of question you should ask your lawyer, because there are pros and cons to each situation.
If your work/school/life situation...
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How can I represent myself to file a motion to quash a warrant? What steps do I take?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
I wouldn't attempt to do all of this yourself. You could start the process by yourself, but I wouldn't finish it by yourself.
What you can do...
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