Correctional facilities do not add time to an inmate's sentence. When an inmate comes to their facility, they give what's called an "outdate,"...

What will happen if my son is convicted of simple assault on a police officer ?

Simple assault is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable up to 30 days in jail. If given any sentence other than jail time, there is mandatory...

I completely agree with Mr. Sachs & Mr. Cameron, and will only add this: As my colleagues astutely point out, there is nothing simple about the...

It is complicated & confusing, I agree. Because the statute of limitations on sex crimes only increases, it never decreases the amount of time...

What should my son do for a first offense shoplifting charge when going to court?

You certainly don't want a theft conviction on your son's record, because that would have a severe impact on his future employment opportunities. ...

He's charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a each officer. Here's the statute: ...

How should I plea or proceed with the warrant I now have?

Stop talking about the matter. The first thing you need to do is hire a local criminal defense lawyer to turn you in on the warrant. The lawyer...

IIs it illegal for a woman to send a nude picture of me to a woman I'm dating to get revenge for breaking up with her?

Yes, it's illegal to engage in what's generically called "revenge porn." Here's the statute: ...

Cook County prosecutors (and all prosecutors in general) are reluctant to reduce charges, especially in gun cases, particularly when the accused...

If your specific question is: can a case be dismissed prior to trial, the answer is yes. However, if your question is will your boyfriend's case be...