What do I plea if the other party whose car was hit by my car is a no show to court ?

You heard correctly. You would plead not guilty.

Does having an ordinance violation affect my permanent record? If so what can I do to help get it off?

Convictions, admissions of guilt and findings of guilty are way worse than acquittals, getting cases sol'd (stricken off docket with leave to...

How much would I have to pay you for you to kill me?

Solicitation to commit murder is against the law. Dial 911 or seek immediate professional help if you are suicidal.

You can date, as in: chatting on the phone, going out to a movie, or just enjoying each other's company. But no sexual conduct, as she is...

It's possible that the current lawyer is competent in both fields. The current president-elect of the NACDL (National Association of Criminal...

Was I considered being convicted and will it show what I got arrested for on background ?

Sounds like what you were offered was deferred prosecution. Those offers typically require the defendants to provide a clean urine drop, attend...

Can you request a new Federal Public Defender after pleading guilty?

I don't practice in Federal Court, and I never worked for the Federal Defender's Office, but I have practiced in State court, and I was a Cook...

Will I get in trouble for having weed, but my friend having a larger amount on him in his bag that I didn’t know about ?

Any time you are given a court date, it's always advisable to have an attorney representing you because the lawyer will be your advocate, and will...

How much time do he really have to do?

This is a really good question to ask your boyfriend's lawyer, because he or she would know the particulars of the case. But I will attempt to...

If I was a victim of armed robbery did detectives have to come to my home or provide me with any information as a victim ?

You may be a victim, but so too is society in general. That's why criminal complaints in this state are entitled: People of the State of Illinois...