Are drug charges able to get sponged or is there forgiveness with a fee for it?They were controlled substance and paraphernalia

Whether Illinois criminal records can be expunged depends more than anything else on the disposition of the case, and also on the offense. In...

My experience in the state courts in Chicago is that unless the judge has specifically excused your appearance you had better play it safe and show...

Never read miranda rights can charges be dropped?

"Dropped" is a popular usage with no legal meaning. The prosecutor can always decide not to pursue a charge for pretty much any reason or for no...

How long does it take to decide on a Federal Habeas 28 USC 2254 ?

There is no time limit. The longest I ever waited for district judge to rule on a 2254 petition was three years from the conclusion of evidentiary...

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What is the policy in Illinois for a bond reduction??

The amount of bond, and whether and how much it should be reduced or increased, are all within the very broad discretion of the judge. There is no...

You are correct and your friend is mistaken. While your advice that she should turn herself in is basically good, it might be to her advantage to...

Can a defendant withdraw his plea on the day he's scheduled for sentencing

If, when he makes his motion to the judge for leave to withdraw his plea, the prosecutor smiles and says, "No objection," the defendant can assume...

Is there any kind of lawsuit or anything I can do about my verizon phone failing 911 calls 4 times during a armed home invasion?

This is not really a criminal law question. I have changed the tag to "Communications/Media" in the hope that you will be more likely to get an...

If the law in Washington is like that in most other states, there can be a conviction for burglary even if no property is taken and no theft or...

You are apparently referring to a "Kastigar" letter, in my district more usually called a proffer letter. Obtaining such a letter and giving a...