I'm 19 years old and was caught stealing $8.60 worth of jewelry from Kohl's. Will I have to go to court?

If you were not arrested and were given a municipal violation citation, then you do not have to appear in court. There is an Illinois statute...

If by "the report" you are simply referring to the police reports, there is no set rule on when they are "filed" but the state must comply with all...

It means when the defendant failed to appear in court a judgment in the amount of the bond was entered against him/her and any bond actually posted...

My daughter was passenger in car and the driver was charged with DUI he hit a tree and , does she have claim for bodily harm ?

She absolutely has a claim for bodily injury against the driver of the car that crashed into the tree. You should consult an experienced personal...

If someone calls the police,says your intoxicated. later your pulled over in a different town for dui is that on the report

Whether such information appears in the report will depend upon the officer writing it, assuming that information was actually received. This is...

What is the penalty for attacking a person who is disabled?

The Aggravated Battery statute is very detailed and somewhat complex. Generally speaking, it would either a Class 1 (4 to 15 years) or a Class 2 (3...

Was hit by city bus and in hospital for 1 week what should I do?

When the other side tells you NOT to get a lawyer, that is when you absolutely should get a lawyer. The City is liable to you for far more than...

Slip and fall case

The former attorney should be paid ONLY out of the 20% you have agreed to pay the new attorney. Exactly how much of the 20% the former attorney...

I was pulled over and arrested for driving while suspended and I am on court supervision what should I be looking forward to?

Most likely, the state will seek to revoke the supervision you are currently serving. That means it is possible you are looking at jail for the new...

Can I be called back to court after my traffic ticket was dismissed

It sounds like the complaining witness probably showed up in court after you were dismissed. Yes, a dismissal (whether by "non-suit" or "SOL") can...