It's not worth the risk. Assuming you are leaving the jurisdiction for a legit reason, and don't have a history of BFW's, you should ask...

A thank you note, or letter would be fine. Or, you could take the PD to lunch, and quietly pick up the tab. Or anonymously send a gift card to a...

Elected position, with the primaries typically held in March, and the general election in November. Like any elected position, politics and...

Yes, you can hire a lawyer to represent your sister, even after a public defender handles the preliminary hearing. Happens all the...

WHO WOULD BE AT FAULT? OR IS IT COMPARATIVE FAULT? OR COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE? or NONE of the above?

I agree with Mr. Hoffman that you should report this to your insurance company. But it also sounds like perhaps you did that, and that they are...

What charges, how harsh of a punishment and is there a way out of jail with multiple schedule 2 and 4 drugs?

Is there a way around jail time? Sure, but it depends on the strength of the State's case, and the past criminal conduct of the accused. With a...

How can my probation officer find out about my arrest in Philadelphia when I am under 410 probation in Illinois?

You have 2 problems, both of which could result in a violation: the out-of-state travel without permission, and the arrest. Probation specs...

Does 720 ILCS 5/4-1 " Voluntary Act " apply to Improper Traffic Lane Usage under 625 ILCS 5/11-709(a)?

Accident happen all the time due to weather-related conditions, and typically, the person deemed to be at fault is charged with some form of...

My son was manufacturing meth an got caught.he has addiction problems he died once an was saved by medical injection for heroin

The sentence for meth manufacturing in Illinois depends on the amount in question, and other 'aggravating" factors. Sentences range from a Class 1...

Deferred Probation for a UUW 10 years ago. Will it show up on a NICS Background Check ?

I think you are mixing up terms. In 35+ years of practice in Cook County, I have heard of deferred prosecution, and expungeable probation, but...