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Will there be serious actions taken if not appearing in court? Whats the probability of jail time, probation, and/or tickets?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
I agree with my colleagues. While some municipalities in Illinois (like my hometown of Evanston) allow the police discretion in writing municipal...
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Shouldn't I have been read my rights before being questioned at the station? Can the Fst's and breathalyzer be thrown out?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
When someone is "under arrest" is something that is in dispute in many criminal cases. All these type of cases are very fact specific as well. ...
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What would my lawyer be able to do for me during my probation?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
The short answer is that your court-appointed lawyer would be able to represent you should there be a violation of that probation charged against...
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What are my options?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
How can you get arrested when no police officer witnessed it? In case you haven't noticed it, innocent people get charged all the time.
I find...
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Should I obtain an attorney? If so which type of attorney handles this type of case?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
If and when that ever happens, you should consult a local criminal defense attorney. The fact that you were not arrested is good, but it does not...
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I was arrested for disorderly conduct due to me holding a "cop ahead" sign; did I really commit a crime?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
Nobody really knows what "disorderly conduct" is. Certainly not lawyers. Generally speaking, it involves some form of breach, or disturbing of...
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How do you get into drug court instead of spending several years in jail for drug charges?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
A defendant facing multiple drug-related charges while currently on probation is typically not a candidate for anything other than jail in Chicago....
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How do I get tickets taken care of in Virginia while living in Louisiana and not have to travel to Virginia
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Answered on April 16, 2016
Hire a lawyer or lawyers in Virginia, and see what they say. I'm sure the Commonwealth of Virginia would love to take some of your money.
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Internet access
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Answered on April 16, 2016
Barring a person from internet use can be a condition of almost any type of pretrial release, and often is a condition of probation. Obvious...
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What can I do about getting assaulted by the police, despite having not committed any crime?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
Sorry for your ordeal. Unfortunately, your is not the first of this type that we've ever heard about. Cops experience adrenaline rushes too, and...
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