I got a ticket for petty theft, how much trouble am I going to get into?

Police officers have no control regarding the outcome of any particular charge, so his advice is meaningless. You need to retain an attorney.

Pulled over and arrested for suspended, if my abstract says license is valid, do i need a lawyer?

Driving on a suspended license is a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois, punishable by a maximum of 1 year in jail, a fine up to $2,500 or a...

Speeding ticket first time in years

On a first court appearance for a traffic ticket, a person can often talk to the State's Attorney before the case is called and attempt to work out...

What does it mean when an attorney "voluntarily dismiss the case"?

A voluntary dismissal is commonly understood as the legal mechanism taken by the plaintiff's attorney to agree to dismiss the case, hence the term...

Fine due date extension ffor a criminal case...(shoplifting)

The clerk should not give legal advice, as they are not authorized to do so by law. If an extension is sought a prudent approach would be to file a...

My brother was in an underage girls porn sting that was unfounded. My hunting rifles were taken along with his comp I want gun

The only recourse I see for you is to retain an attorney and pursue your inheritance through the court system.

You would not be in violation of the the order of protection, however if your ex responds, then he could certainly get into trouble. Why would you...