Ineffectiveness of counsel

Not familiar with the case, but (1) ineffective assistance is always very difficult to establish successfully and (2) the remedy is not outright...

An indigent defendant appealing a criminal conviction is entitled to transcript without cost. Yours, however, sounds like a civil case, so you are...

Do I need/ How can I get a lawyer?

Call the office of the Federal Defender in Chicago and ask to talk to the duty attorney. 312 621-8300.

I was convicted of a felony in 2007 for Identity theft . Can I reduce it to a misdemeanor or seal/ expunge it ?

In Illinois a case cannot be reduced after conviction and no Illinois conviction can be expunged. A very few Class 4 felonies can be sealed after...

Why does it take so long for a trail date?

There is no holdup. That kind of time is normal for a serious case in Cook County. The evidence may be complicated. Both sides need time to...

If you have been indicted that means that a grand jury has formally charged you with a felony and you are going to be prosecuted. I doubt very...

I never got read my rights. Can I get my case tossed out or my interview?

That probably would not make any difference, but mention it to your attorney who can explore the possibility. Remember that even in the relatively...

What evidence must a state's attorney present to get a conviction of retail theft?

Of course there has been no evidence presented. The case has not gone to trial yet. The attorney is not trying to get a conviction for SA. I am...

What motion need to be put in for an illegal charge

If you need help with a question like that you are not capable of representing yourself. What are you going to do when you get to the hard...

What would be the best way to approach and win my girlfriends trail.

More defendants are convicted because of their own mouths, in my experience, than from all other reasons put together. Loose lips sink...