We get this question a lot, so here we go again: When there is an active warrant out there, you are subject to arrest anywhere at anytime. So,...

Can I be charged with that or would that be considered illegal search and seizure?

No, that would not be considered an illegal search & seizure. For that to occur, there has to be what's called "State action,' meaning the police,...

Boyfriend needs a new public defender. He doesn't have my boyfriend's best interests.

Q: How can your boyfriend get good representation? A: By allowing his lawyer do his job. I was a public defender for 30 years, and I've...

How do I go about getting my license back

The process of license reinstaetments is a very technical subdivision of criminal defense, traffic, and administrative law. You should consult a...

How about: "None of the above" Seriously, missing a drop will most likely cause a violation to be filed, and a dirty drop will for sure. I...

Can my son be charged with a third degree terroristic threating for telling this guy I'll beat your f------ass to death.

If court is tomorrow, you shouldn't be spending your time posing questions on an on-line Q & A forum. You should be obtaining counsel for your...

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How can he do this

Typically, once the police conduct their investigation, (as in-depth, or as minimal as that might be) and make an arrest, they are not going to...

What will most likely happen to my RDP?

The short answer is that everything is in jeopardy. I assume that if you have a hearing scheduled in 60 days, that you have a lawyer representing...

After People v. Castleberry, can a Defendant move to Withdraw a Guilty Plea based on a Sentence that exceeds the Maximum?

You have 30 days from the entry of your plea to attempt to withdraw that plea. If you are within that 30-day window, you should order the...

My brother is charged with a possesion with intent to deliver in cook county his motion got denied and he wants to go in 402 con

Is your brother charged, or you? Regardless, I am going to answer as if it could be either. If the State offered 4 years on a Class 1, they...