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Does it make sense to ask an appellate court to take judicial notice of the trial court's computer docket?
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Answered on April 25, 2013
No, udicial notice would be the wrong way to handle this. The docket may be included in the record on appeal already. If not you should be able...
What does supplemental disclosure to the accused mean?
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Answered on April 25, 2013
The prosecutor has an obligation under Illinois law to provide certain information to the accused in a criminal case, the idea being that all sides...
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If i pass threw someones yard thatrents is that trespassing
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Answered on April 24, 2013
The answer would depend upon the way your state criminal trespass statute is drafted. Just as an example, the statute in Illinois makes no...
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If I was arrested the DA rejected it and my detective said" the DA rejected your case no charges where filed against you "
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Answered on April 24, 2013
The laws on expungement vary from state to state, so you need an answer from a Texas lawyer. But if the procedure in Texas is similar that in...
Illinois (Cook County) Expungement Hearing?
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Answered on April 24, 2013
In my experience, the judges in the suburban districts of Cook County (districts 2, 3, 4, and 6) only order a hearing on an expungement petition...
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Is asking for supervision a conviction?
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Answered on April 24, 2013
Supervision successfully completed is not a conviction under Illinois law. Supervision which is not successfully completed may be revoked and may...
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Should i agree to a proffer agreement on federal conspiracy to deliver meth. charges?
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Answered on April 24, 2013
The world of federal court is complicated and dealing with the federal authorities is tricky and dangerous. You should not be making a proffer...
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What to plead for a first offense retail theft?
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Answered on April 23, 2013
The important thing is not how you plead, but what the disposition of your case is. You want to avoid a conviction if it all possible.
If you...
Can a criminal court judge deny you representation?
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Answered on April 22, 2013
I can't speak for how this works in Tennessee, but we see this often in Chicago. Your judge recognizes that you have a right to counsel and also...
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Should I write a letter asking business to drop charges, will it benefit me? What are my case consequences with details below
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Answered on April 22, 2013
Absolutely do not do that. Have no communication with those people at all. None. Ever. Let your attorney handle this.
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