Charged with conspiracy with intent to dist. 846 and 841. There is a tap conversation I'm trying to see if it is hearsay.

Whether or not a given statement is hearsay depends on the purpose for which it is offered into evidence. It might be hearsay for one purpose but...

The first thing I would want to know is whether there was an objection by the defense or whether, on the other hand, the superseding indictment was...

Is there any way to make a rule 23 illinois appelate court appeal opinion unpublished?

A Rule 23 order is "unpublished" only in the sense that it is not included in the official volumes of reported decisions and cannot normally be...

Hello, I have a question regarding arrest, federal felony crime, and trial process

If they want you they will come for you in their own good time. The feds are very patient and thorough, and they are no hurry. You will be...

I decided to serve one day in jail instead of paying for my FTA warrant, what is on my record?

I will just hazard a guess. First, your underlying case will turn up with both the arrest and the charge appearing. The charge filed on that case...

My grandson has been sentenced to 30 yrs. for having porno on his computer. He needs a pro bono lawyer to get this corrected.

The only prison I can think of at Marion, Illinois, is federal. Was he convicted in federal court or in an Illinois state court. If he was...

How would one appeal a plea bargain after agreeing to under duress, then 2 co-defendants both won appeals on jurisdiction?

This question is way beyond online Q&A level. Your brother has a serious and complicated problem, much more complicated and difficult than you...

Will I need an attorney? Can I go to jail?

It would be a good idea to consult a lawyer to keep this situation from getting out of hand, and to be ready to step in for you if it does. What...

Hello just wanna know if there's a statute of limitation for sexual assault? even it lapse for 5 yrs? you cannot prosecute it .

Never act in reliance on your understanding of a statute of limitations. There are too many variables, too many exceptions, too many...

According to rule 606 section c you can have an extension of time to file an appeal. Can I file even though I pleaded guilty?

Appeals from pleas of guilty are governed by a special procedure established by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(d), which requires a that timely...