Punishment for crime and law changes

The defendant can elect under which law to be sentenced, and obviously the one most favorable to him or her is typically chosen.

How long do I have to wait until I can file for expungement?

Because you mentioned "theft classes" I assume you received deferred prosecution. Typically with that type of offer your case is given a...

You would be charged with escape, which would carry a consecutive sentence to whatever you are on house arrest for. So, don't do it.

Is it self defense to kill someone if someone else has a gun pointed to you head and tell you to?

This forum is for real-life legal problems, and not designed to help students with exams. Having said that, I suggest you research the legal...

First of all, you wouldn't be charged with both first and second degree murder on the same victim (possible on 2 different vics, but not one)...

I agree with Mr. Wallin. Additionally, you have the problem of allegedly committing a crime while on bond for another alleged crime. Lawyers call...

What are the consequences for a 24 year old having consensual sex with a 17 year old ?

Age of consent in Illinois is 17, unless the 24 year old holds a position of trust, authority or supervision over the 17 year old, in which case...

HELP?

Your Mom should ask the judge to appoint a public defender who will review the discovery and advise her how to proceed. If the pd thinks the case...

Can my girlfriend (17) and I (20) have Sexual relations? Illinois.

Age of consent in Illinois is 17. So long as you do not hold any position of trust, authority or supervision over her, you’ll be legal. Sexual...

How long will my husbandspend in prison if I got sentaced to two years?

Your question is confusing (you said "I got sentenced," and leaves out important information, like if he has any pretrial custody credit) but I...