Can we get charged with underaged drinking, trespassing, and theft?

The answer to any question beginning "can I be charged . . . " is always Yes. The answer to any question beginning, "can I be convicted . . . is...

Each count carries its own sentence in the event of conviction. The sentences on the different counts can be ordered to run concurrently,...

Can an attorney argue for me during the oral argument if I'm a pro se?

Even if the court were to permit it, it would be a rare attorney who would agree to present an oral argument in support of a pro se brief. Arguing...

Motion to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor

Some states apparently permit subsequent reduction of an old conviction, but Illinois does not. Sorry. His only remedy would be to ask the...

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Can someone get in trouble for any incriminating items found by law enforcement who have an incomplete/invalid search warrant?

The warrant may seem invalid to you but nothing you have told us that there is, in fact, anything wrong with it. The absence of a name is almost...

My car was impounded for narcotics. If I was to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, will I get my car back free of charge?

That dog won't hunt.

When I start the process of getting my record sealed do I have to speak in front of a judge or can my lawyer do the all the talk

1. Your lawyer will do whatever speaking before the judge is required. 2. A Class 1 felony, assuming that it is an actual conviction rather...

Appeal lawyer

Contact the State Appellate Defender, Third District, in Ottawa. 815 434-5531.

My husband was sentenced to 45 yrs for a murder in 94, judge did not state MSR in sentencing.

The period of mandatory supervised release is statutory, so it applies whether stated in the judge's sentencing order or not. Without repeating...

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If my criminal record was expunged will it show on a retail store background check

It certainly could if the store participates in a private merchants' data base and does not depend on official police and court records for its...