What kind of sentence will my ex wife get if found guilty of Theft Con Intent <$500?

Q: "She's the mother of my child and I'm hoping for a long sentence. What can I expect?" A: Legally speaking, only her lawyer could possible...

How can I get charges reduced or dropped?

If this happened while you were on felony probation, the first thing you should do is contact the lawyer who got you your probation, because even a...

Why is it taking so long to get a letter with my court date?

You're a juvenile, and the other kid may be an adult. If that's the case, the Evanston PD may have decided to handle your case differently. It's...

Could a change in juvenile legal protections amount to an ex-post facto violation?

No, the 15 year old would not be facing the death penalty. The law that would apply would be the law when the crime allegedly occurred. By...

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If this were a Cook County case, you would not need a lawyer, as you would simply go to a Circuit Court Clerk's Office, pay $9, and get your...

Assuming he continues to behave himself, he is scheduled to be released from the penitentiary (on parole) on January 10, 2020. If no parole...

Why was I charged with Possession of Paraphernalia?

In my 37 years of practice, the least favorite questions from clients begin with "why." Why were you charged? I have no idea, and the only...

Can i write a book about selling weed as a teenager?

If I were you, I'd make it a work of fiction, as opposed to a "how to" book.

It will show up until you get it expunged, and you cannot attempt to do that until 5 years after successfully completing your probation. This is...

How do I get a misdemeanor expunged?

You start by going to a circuit court clerk's office and filling out the paperwork. If yours was a Chicago case, you will first have to get your...