I agree with Mr. Hoffman. You'll probably be fine with traffic school. Whatever you do, don't just pay the ticket. That would result in a...

How can I get Class C misdemeanor charge dropped in Illinois?

As usual, I agree with Mr. Sachs, and will add only this. I think your legal situation is the least of your concerns. You should immediately seek...

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Is it ok or not if i am 16 years old and dating someone who just turned 18 years old

Age of consent in Illinois is 17. Dating is ok, but mere touching could be a crime. Illinois has very strict sex laws. Here's the statute: ...

Can I

Although the age of consent in Illinois is 17, the answer to your question is still: "Yes," depending on your definition of "trouble." There could...

Why would I be called to testify for the rape that happened to me 16 years ago?

Assuming the "investigator in Chicago" you mention is a CPD detective, my guess is that the police are trying to establish "other crimes" evidence...

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Can I get my felony warrant quashed without going to jail?

This actually happens more often than you think, and by "this" I mean people getting probation, and then quickly violating the simplest terms of...

Will this be considered as a misdemeanor or a felony?

Generally speaking, retail theft of merchandise over $300 is considered a felony. Here's the...

Daughter's father committed his 3rd DUI, committed two felonies, and violated probation 3 times (just in 2016). His rights?

His rights? His rights in the criminal case(s) are the right to plead guilty or not guilty, the right to a trial, (jury on the felonies, but...

Can I ask for a public defender after initial hearing?

Generally, you can ask for a public defender at any time. I was a public defender for 30 years, and a few times I got appointed on cases a year or...

Does the recent ruling that the Chicago red-light cameras are unconstitutional have any affect on Skokie?

I agree with Mr. Hoffman, and the only thing I will add is this: Go to the online site, and type in your ticket number. There will be a video of...