My counselor is asking me to give him $700.00 or I will not finish the class and I will then violate probation. Can he do this?

If you have to take the class as part of probation, then its successful completion is required and not completing it successfully may result in a...

Is my public defender working for me and only me, or is she working for the state of IL.?

Public Defenders recieve their paychecks from the State of Illinois. However, they work for their clients. It is one of the few jobs out where you...

You may receive notice in the mail to appear in court if the State Attorney's Office decide to press charges. There is a high probability they will...

Can he be taken off the sex offenders registrey?

Quick answer, no. There is nothing you can do. The only possible way would be to get his conviction withdrawn, but that is probably not going to...

Can a sentence to Federal Prison be reduced?

Seek out an attorney with experience in criminal defense and in immigration. It is possible to get a conviction reduced on a motion to modify or...

I have a warrant for assaulting a police officer after being picked up drunk while in Hawaii. I know live in IL.

Contact an attorney in Hawaii ASAP. If you do not, you are possibly going to have a really bad time. For example, if are pulled over in Illinois,...

Can you refuse to show a form of identification when a police officer asks for one?

If you look young, you have to identify yourself. The officers have reasonable suspicion to believe you are engaging in unlawful activity if you...

What are the sentencing prospects for a family member convicted of a Class 1 arson who also has a residential burglary pending?

It cannot be stressed the seriousness of these allegations and that this individual needs to seek the help of an experienced criminal defense...

Charged with hit and run, do I need an attorney on my court date?

A hit and run can be very serious, especially if someone was injured. Also, in hit and run situations, the issues of restitution almost comes into...

If i have a warrent in fl and i am flying to colombia wil i get arrested in the airport

Yes. Talk to an attorney about getting the warrant withdrawn.