Is there any chance I could get my probation terminated early?

The person you should ask is the lawyer who got you your probation. On rare occasion, I have had probationers end their probation early, but never...

What can I expect at a probation hearing and should I have an attorney present?

A lot of what you say does not make sense. It would be highly unlikely that a judge would make you proceed pro se at a preliminary hearing. You...

What is the statue of limitations after being indicted and the still haven't been to trial yet

I agree with my colleagues, and add that If this question is related to the sexual-abuse-charge-against-the-boyfriend, question posed earlier this...

My boyfriend was indicted on 10/30/2014 on 2 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child he was arrested on 5/7/2015

It's been almost a year since his arrest and undoubtedly your boyfriend either has retained private counsel, or the court appointed him counsel. I...

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Do I really need a lawyer? I am a bit confused on the whole matter.

What if this were your question: Do I really need a doctor? I am confused on the whole matter. I am facing a medical condition of an unknown...

Your fact pattern is a bit confusing, but my guess is that the police certainly believe your vehicle was involved in a crime, and the police are...

How serious is this issue ? What will happen when I go back to court?? Can I still involve my previous public defender??

Inform your public defender of the new public intoxication charge. I may, or it may not jeopardize the deal you have pending on the DUI, but it's...

Can my driver's license be suspended for non-payment of this judgment against me when the judgment was not traffic-related?

Can't fight The Man! Here are the other ways to lose your driving privileges:...

Does anyone help me to understand if attorney can represent me and plead/supervision on my behalf ? What will be the ticket cost

Some Illinois jurisdictions allow for counsel to enter a plea on behalf of their client, but my experience is that Cook County does not allow that....

Should I hire an attorney or keep the public defender?

Public defenders are attorneys, so your question should be, whether to hire a private attorney, or keep the pd. To this question I say,: give it...