When a 25 year old hits a minor and they live in the same house can the 25 year old still live there after getting out of jail

If an order of protection was given to the minor, then there is always a "cooling off" period associated which would prohibit the 25 year old from...

A drug screen is routine in almost all Cook County deferred prosecution programs. I've had clients charged with battery and property crimes do...

If the plaintiff does not show up for traffic incident/crash isn't the case dropped?

That usually happens, but only if the defendant (meaning YOU) appears in court. You didn't, so you got the failure to appear notice. If I were...

I got charged with under age consumpition what will they ask me in court??

Whether you appear in a state court, or municipal hall, the judge (or hearing officer) will most likely ask you 2 questions: "Do you have a...

How much time will someone sentenced to 2 years in Illinois state prison, will really serve?

Murder sentences are served at 100%. Cases where there is "great bodily harm" proven up, are served at 85%. All others are eligible to be served...

What happens if I missed a prove up date?

I am not familiar with the term "prove-up date" as it relates to criminal law (Civil law, yes) But I will assume you are referring to what I will...

How can I get my criminal record expunged/sealed in Missoiri?

I do not know the particulars of the Missouri expungement & sealing laws, as I am only licensed in Illinois. You will have to contact a Missouri...

Can a person be release from prison early and put on probation if there fees are pay

The short answer is no. Probation may have been a sentencing option, but once the defendant is sentenced to the pen, the only available vehicle to...

I got a DUI ticket in Il November 21, 2015. I have chosen to take it to court. It has been 18 months I can't get to trial?

If you actually did demand trial, you should have been brought to trial within 160 days if you are on bond, or within 120 if you were in custody. ...

Can a Class x felony be charged because of more then one charge of domestic battery

The Class X in your scenario is because of the aggravated criminal sexual assault. It's charged as an aggravated because of the "bodily harm" done...