When you miss court a few things can happen. In serious cases the judge will issue a BFW, meaning a warrant is issued and you forfeit whatever bond...

Why would a detective call my x in laws looking for me using my maiden last name that I haven't used in over 15 years ?

Why? Because they want to talk to you. And if you’re smart, you will hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent you. Never talk to the police...

According to the statute, a person's third conviction for public indecency lands one on the registry. According to the Illinois State Police...

Do I have a case?

Yours is not a criminal defense question. You are inquiring about legal recourse because your son is an alleged victim. If you or your son was...

As my colleagues have stated, a notarized statement won't be admissible in court, as it will be deemed "hearsay," because there would be no way to...

If a 16 year old and a 17 year old have consensual sex in Illinois, is that legal?

The age of consent in Illinois is 17, so legally a 16 year old cannot give consent. However, even at age 17, if the other person is one who holds...

How can I be charged with possession of methamphetamines over a swab in a spoon

"How can they..." questions are simultaneously easy and difficult to answer. Easy because one answer is simple: How can they charge you? Easy,...

O was charged with domestic battery from mt childs father spitting in my face

You may have a valid defense to the DV case, but you need to tell your story to your lawyer, in a private setting. If you don't have a lawyer, you...

Can a person on parole live with a person on house arrest?

Probably not. The person's parole officer would be the one to know. Direct your question to him or her.

HHow can i retrieve my luggage from a vehicle and im a passenger going to the bus station?

You should do 2 things: Contact the police department that made the arrest, explain the situation and inquire of the procedure. You may or may not...