Mr. Wigell puts his finger on one obvious problem. But to expand on your question a little bit it is my experience that the prosecutor, especially...

From what point to what point? Very few cases ever get to the Supreme Court at all.

Can a person be charged with a probation violation that wasn't discovered until after successful probation completion?

I agree with my colleagues. Of course, if the basis of the violation is also a crime, it can be prosecuted.

If someone calls the police,says your intoxicated. later your pulled over in a different town for dui is that on the report

Not sure if this matters to your question, but remember that the report is not evidence and cannot be used against you at trial. If the prosecutor...

Whether to raise an IAC claim on appeal can be a difficult question. Some courts seem to require that an IAC claim be raised on appeal where...

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Is a civil ordinance for shoplifting considered a crime?

An ordinance violation of that type would be a crime, but you have not been convicted because under Illinois law supervision successfully completed...

Will the judge grant me a second expungement in Illinois?

Whether to grant an expungement is always within the discretion of the judge, and clearly the state raises valid grounds for objection in your...

Can a class 3 felony be sealed

Not under current law but there are some amendments to the statute that will become effective at the beginning of year. I suggest you review your...

Charged with domestic battery

You won't get jail time if you are not convicted, that is for sure. If you are, it is a possibility but there are other possibilities, also. And...

Can I wait out a possible federal prosecution abroad?

In general, a statute of limitations is tolled (i.e., the clock stops running) while the defendant is out of the jurisdiction. Your plan to sit...