Misdemeanor Class A

Up to one year in jail means 364 days. Penalties of a year or more are felony offenses. You should be fine in your job application.

Nolle Prosequi means the State will not proceed in prosecution. However, just because a case is nolle pros, does not preclude the State from...

Pre-Trial Diversion Paperwork?

If you have an attorney, you really should ask him/her these questions. Every county is different, and they treat pre-trial diversion a little...

I have a battrey conviction on my record from 1991 which prevents me from getting good jobs. how do i get it off ?

If you were convicted of the offense and it was a misdemeanor, you would should be eligible for the sealing of your criminal record. You should...

Assuming a crime has been committed, you need to ask the police to charge those people that have been threatening you. They may refer the matter...

I was arrested for theft (under $300) today. Should I get a lawyer? Should I plead guilty?

Retail Theft is considered a very serious crime in Illinois. Retail Theft can come in many different forms and will have varying consequences...

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Anyone can make an allegation. That is why we have the court systems to help try to determine if the allegations are true.

What's going on in the states attorneys head?

Without knowing more about the facts of your case, its tough to play "Armchair Prosecutor" and tell you what position the State is taking on your...

Trespassing and fighting

You both certainly can "sue" each other for a variety of civil torts, but the real question is will you be successful in your litigation. This...

First offence possession of marijuana ,just turned 18, and am extremely worried about my future with this being on my record.

Possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis is a Class C misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to 30 days in jail with fines and cost of $1500.00...