It is not crucial to retain an attorney prior to arraignment, as it is merely a procedural formality where the defendant is informed of the charges...

How much time can you serve for Domestic if a child was 2 years old and you almost beat him to death

It would be safe to say that if the child was as badly injured as you indicate, that the charges will be far more serious than Domestic Battery. ...

A high bac = jail time?

There is no manadtory jail time for the first offense. You are correct about the community service and fine if the BAC was over .16, even if you...

Choose your jail date?

You're getting way ahead of yourself. First, it is not certain that you will be sentenced to jail, even if convicted. Second, you may not even be...

I was rear ended and the other driver was sited; I was 3 months pregnant then and my other child suffered a concussion...

All of the other attorneys are correct in that you need to consult an experienced personal injury lawyer. Most of us would give you a free...

How long do you have to file a motion to vacate a ruling?

A motion to vacate the order needs to be filed immediately and in no event later than 30 days. If you need a referral to an experienced family law...

Cook county jail overcrowding a factor?

It is not a factor at all, in relation to a DUI or any other charge.

My son who is 15 yrs old stold a $ 1.49 bottle of pop, now Meijer want a $100.00 civil fine, do I really have to pay it?

Probably not, but retailers are turning the Illinois statute that permits these claims into big money. They will continue to increase the demand...

Can i file a civil suit for wrongful imprisonment after 2 years in illinois?

As the other attorney stated, tehre is a one year statute of limitations if you are seeking to sue the county or a local municipality.

When do I get my court date and how long after I receive it will I usually have till I am summoned?

Your mom is not lying to you. The juvenile court equivalent of adult criminal proceedings requires the state's attorney to screen each case before...