What if drugs were found in a car I was a passenger in?

The state is not required to prove "actual" possession in drug cases, meaning the drugs do not have to be recovered directly from you. They can,...

Qiestion on Evidence

Although the police make the arrest, they do not decide whether charges will be filed in felony cases in Cook County (and most other counties as...

Took ring

Theft of lost or mislaid property is a crime. Depending upon the value of the ring, it could be a felony or a misdemeanor. While you may have...

Discovery withheld

It's actually quite simple. If the defense attorney requests a continuance to review the materials, the court will (or should) grant it. If defense...

Yes, and it will remain there for seven years as the database is governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He should consult an attorney...

My son was fired from his job for retail theft how ever he was not arrested but he was fired. He was told that he had to repay

As long as he was not arrested, he will not have a criminal record for retail theft. However, if he pays the $700 claim, he will then be listed in...

Caught a new case while out on bond. I what to hire a different attorneys for my 2nd case. how will that work out?

There is no rule prohibiting you from having different lawyers on the two case although it would be unusual; especially since many of us provide a...

Sometimes the police get sloppy in completing the paperwork. Certain defects in the Notice of Summary Suspension can be raised at a hearing on a...

If you are flying to Mexico you will most likely be arrested at the airport before departure. All airlines are required to run the flight manifest...

I have a dismissed substance possession from 2008 and would like to know if and how to have it expunged?

If you have no other criminal convictions, you are eligible to file a petition to expunge the arrest and court case. Depending upon which county it...