Expunge record how to go about?

What was the disposition of your case? Illinois will not expunge records of cases that result in a conviction and will not expunge records of an...

Low income Criminal Defense attorneys

If your friend cannot afford to retain counsel an attorney will be appointed by the court. In Cook County that would usually be the public...

Can you be given a arrest warrant for retail theft if your friend stole

What the manager thinks is of no consequence. That your friend's father is an officer is of no consequence. That the video, or some other...

Habeas Corpus - federal

That is exactly what a second or successive filing is and exactly what is forbidden absent exceptional circumstances.

If you had told a joke about something you shouldn't, like murder or terrorism, and it raised suspicion, what should you do?

I interpret your question as telling us that you made a public statement which may have given the impression that you were involved in a crime that...

How can my fiance file an appeal while in prison?

Some states have what is called a "mail box rule". These rules provide that a legal filing by a prisoner is considered filed as of the time it is...

Some appellate courts are a lot more stringent than others. Some courts mean a dismissal like that to be final and to put an end to the appeal. ...

It is not unusual for state officers to cooperate with the federal authorities in the execution of a warrant. In my own district, especially in...

What steps are required in getting someones sentience reduced who has been charged with 3 accounts of aggravated statutory rape?

The most important thing to understand is that it isn't up to her and she has no say in the matter. the gentleman was prosecuted, convicted and...

Can i appeal if i don't refer to any case laws?

If your case is in California the answer to your question will be governed by California law and rules of practice. I can only tell you that In my...