How can an Inmate in IL file for a Clemency from prison?

Clemency petitions are submitted to the Governor through the prisoner review board. There is a sample petition available on the board's web site. ...

Whats the eventual consequences of getting arrested for a DUI and possession of weed while being out on ibond for weed possessio

Worst case situation the judge violates your bond on the first case, denies you bond on the new cases on the basis of the previous bond violation,...

Looking for case law on MISDEMEANOR discovery of dash cam & police reports. Charges: accident, hit/run, & DUI. Naperville Ill.

The Illinois Supreme Court rules on discovery, particularly rules 411 and 412, apply only to felony cases. Disclosure in misdemeanor cases is...

Do the police have to give u probable cause for pulling you over ?

Under Illinois law as recently restated by the Illinois Supreme Court, the police can pull over a car upon "reasonable suspicion" of a violation of...

I agree with attorney Goldstein that your question is confusing. It would seem to me that if TASC reported to the court that you successfully...

Is it true in the state of illinois, starting January 1st 2015 convictions on murder sentences will be dropping % 100 to % 50

Governor Quinn is going out, not coming in. The incoming Governor Rauner, a Republican, is not likely to grant wholesale commutations on murder...

My dad just got arrested for a white collar type crime. A lot of my things are stored in his garage and spare bedroom. I

I would be extremely careful about this. You could be implicated in attempting to destroy or conceal evidence. The way you phrase your posting...

Can I get in trouble for shop lifting if I'm under the age of 18 and they did not see me take anything in the store ?

You can be arrested, prosecuted and convicted at any time until the statute of limitations expires. What effect your age will have on, for...

Is it normal or a good thing if a few days after an arrest you are appointed a private good lawyer.

It can't be bad. Whether appointing counsel almost immediately after arrest without a request from the defendant is normal is a matter of local...

Can i get a statement dismissed in court if i said i think i want to get a lawyer? PLEASE read below..

Sounds like a close call. It is definitely worth discussing with your attorney. It may well be worth filing a motion to suppress (not to...