What can happen to me in court in the state of Illinois?

Retail theft for that value of merchandise is a Class A misdemenaor punishable by anywhere from court supervision up to a year in jail. Because you...

Felony DUI no breathalyzer and no Field sobriety

If the evidence was known, or should have been known, to you or your attorney, you will not succeed in a post trial motion based upon newly...

What can be done if you were not served reg hearing on probable cause?

In nearly 25 years of practicing criminal defense, I have never heard of a preliminary hearing being held in the defendant's absence, OR a...

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The answer is somewhat complicated if you choose to file under federal law (Section 1983 actions) so take the safest route and assume it's one...

I just got out of jail may 1 2013 and i am on parole for the next 3 years and caught a burgery how much time im lookin at

You're facing 3 to 7 on burglary generally, but most likely 6 to 14 as an extended term sentence would apply (I assume your prior is Class 2 or...

Based upon the limited information provided, the other answers are definitely within the range of what you can expect to need: $500 to $2500 most...

Felony dui no field sobriety no breathalyzer

Within 30 days of the finding of guilty, you must file a motion for a new trial asserting the legal basis upon which you believe the conviction...

Should i plead guilty to retail thief if they have me on camera?

Never plead guilty to any charge without the benefit of an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Depending on the facts, you can be...

Served a summons/lawsuit after date of service?

The 9/17/13 date is probably the date the Summons issued. It must be served within 30 days of that date, which it was if served on 10/8/13. The...

Caught shoplifiting, no arrest, now received letter to pay fine.

The letter you have received from the store's lawyers is sent pursuant to an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue these claims. I believe...