So what does 16 counts of aggravated with a fire arm means when found guilty on all counts in a second degree murder.

You are obviously referring to yesterday's Van Dyke conviction. As you point out, 2nd degree carries 4 to 20. Probation is also an available...

Supervision is a disposition that is technically not a conviction. That means that should you be asked in the future if you were convicted of this...

How do I vacate my plea?

You don't give us all the facts of your case(s), but I gather that you are on probation for a delivery of a controlled substance. I also assume...

Does it sound right that I have to pay restitution after the courts/ police have said that my case has been dismissed?

Your facts are a bit confusing (you paid some, but not all? Or is this other person demanding payment, otherwise he or she goes to the police?)...

How can my fiancee who is on probation for a narcotics charge and then gets a traffic violation will he get his probation revoke

Any criminal infraction could potentially violate someone's probation, so it is quite possible that the new traffic-related warrant could violate...

In NYC felony over ten years since ur last criminal acts can't be used against you , so is that the same for illionis?

The 10-year rule to which you refer is likely similar to Illinois' "Montgomery Rule" which limits impeachment of a defendant's credibility with his...

Can you go to jail for giving a false name

The crime you describe is called obstruction of identification. Sometimes police mistakenly charge it as obstruction of justice. Here's the...

If i dont have a city license and im selling snow cones and police see me what will happen?

I suggest you don't sell the snow cones, but ask for a "donation" instead. That should solve the problem. It's worked with my young daughter's...

There's really only 2 possible ways to deal with VOPs, whether the basis of the alleged violation is for non-reporting, failure of a condition of...

The best way to reach a particular state's attorney to talk about a case is to call the office where the case is pending, and make an appointment...