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If a state prosecutor gives a witness total immunity, can they still be prosecuted in federal court and vice versa?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
Yes. In order to get both state and federal immunity it would be necessary to reach an agreement with both state and federal prosecutors.
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How do I find a lawyer that is competent with a Capitol Case? The case is old and was poorly defended.
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Answered on April 09, 2014
If he has already pursued his state court appeal and collateral review procedure without success he may be able to challenge his conviction in...
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18 year old son embezzled $550 from his employer. What are the chances they would reduce this to a misdeameanor?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
I strongly recommend that you get on the phone right now and make an appointment with a respected criminal defense attorney in your own county. ...
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Can I file a Habeas Corpus if I do not like what a juvenile or family judge has ordered?
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Answered on April 09, 2014
That would probably not be a useful exercise. Habeas corpus in Illinois is a very narrow remedy, much more so than in some other states. If you...
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Would a prosecutor ever consider dropping a case (not charging) if the suspect turns their life around?
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Answered on April 08, 2014
I would not advise her to hold her breath waiting for a gift from the prosecutor. My colleague's description of this as a "total pipe dream" is,...
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Property rights, and best suggestion. My Grandfather died in 2001, and I believe left the deed to my mother, my sister, and me.
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Answered on April 08, 2014
Do you have a case? You are asking about a criminal prosecution and no, that is not your case. It will be brought and prosecuted, if it is...
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How can I clean my record?
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Answered on April 08, 2014
You have to appear in court and respond to the criminal charge first. Depending on the outcome of the case you may or may not be able to do...
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WHERE CAN I FIND A PRO BONO CRIMINAL LAWYER THAT SPECIALIZES IN ROBBERY CASES.
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Answered on April 08, 2014
Illinois does not recognize formal specialties among lawyers. I assume you are using the word in an informal sense, and I will do the same. I...
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I'm a 24 yr old male I was convinced of a csc3rd degree when I was 17 yrs old and I want to get my record expunged, pardoned etc
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Answered on April 07, 2014
Was this an Illinois conviction? We have not had indeterminate sentencing in Illinois for many years. If your conviction was from another state...
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Is video interrogation indisputable evidence, under all circumstances?
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Answered on April 07, 2014
No evidence is ever indisputable. Whether the defendant's statements would be admissible under the circumstances which you, in a loaded and...
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