Convicted of felony intimidation, possibly class 3 felony - process for expunging in IL?

Illinois does not permit convictions to be expunged, only arrests that do not result in conviction. Some misdemeanor convictions and a few Class 4...

Is it normal procedure for the police to do a felony stop for a simple traffic violation?

It is very common indeed for the police to conduct a traffic stop in the hope that they will get lucky and find something more serious. If they...

A defendant unable to make the bail set by the court might file a motion to modify in the hope of persuading the judge to set a lower bail. On the...

Sometimes, yes. It may be a way of encouraging your cooperation. In dealing with a federal investigation or prosecution it is imperative to have...

How long do you have to report rape

If you have true information that a crime has been committed, then you should report it. The sooner you do so, the better. Let the police and the...

Four local police officers and one college police officer entered my home and searched the premises.

This can be a complicated area. The police could legally enter with a valid arrest warrant or a valid search warrant. But there are also...

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Seeking new counsal after arraignment possible?

Both the judge and the public defender will be delighted if you retain private counsel. The only time changing from appointed to retained counsel...

Went to court due to speeding in Illinois - four month court supervision is over - is there anything to expunge?

Illiinois expungement procedure does not apply to traffic offenses.

What are the rules for a class x felon out of prison.

There are a number of criminal statutes that might be invoked and they can be quite restrictive. You had better know what they are or you could...

Do I need leave from district court and/or court of appeals before filing a Rule 33 Motion on newly discovered evidence?

I have not looked into the case law on this, but Rule 33 itself contains no such requirement.