What can i do if am going 60 in a 30 and the police took my license

The officer essentially took your license as bond. That is normal practice in Illinois. Until your case comes to court the ticket will be your...

How do I drop charges I never pressed (judge made decisions for me without my say so)?

It is not up to you. Criminal charges are brought by the public prosecutor. You do not bring them. You do not "press" them, whatever that is...

Can a text message with no date that also is full of hearsay be a reason for a new trial or appeal ?

It is almost impossible to determine whether an evidentiary ruling is correct or incorrect, not to mention whether it is prejudicial or harmless,...

If a retail theft was committed 8 months ago and there was no warrant issued and I was questioned a week ago and not arrested

For sure yes . . . and if you had tried to talk your way our of it instead asking for a lawyer as you did, you probably would have been arrested...

The judge has many sentencing options in the event you are convicted and prison is only one of them. But prison is always a possibility in the...

How do i fire court appointed attorney

Note that I am not licensed in Florida and am responding to your question on the basis of general practice in the jurisdictions with which I am...

Good question! The law on that has been subject to change in Illinois and not all cases are in agreement. There are older cases holding that "the...

Can I get my out of state record expunged for one conviction?

Even though you may live in Illinois now you must pursue any remedy with respect to your New York records through the courts or other appropriate...

I pleded guilty to a class 2 robbery 11 years ago. Is this type of felony expungable in IL ?

No conviction, felony or misdemeanor, is expungeable in Illinois. I am aware of only two exceptions to this rule, both of which require...

Some do, some do not. Mr. Novak and Mr. Ooink have described programs that exist in some counties. I agree with Mr. Ooink that the program...