I was caught shoplifting from Urban Outfitters. Civil Demand?

You will receive a letter from the store's lawyers, sent pursuant to an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue these claims. I believe that...

There's good news and bad. The bad is that a refusal gets you a one-year statutory summary suspension. The good news is you can challeneg the...

Will having an attorney better my chances?

The only chance you might have of getting that warrant quashed and recalled is to hire an attorney; if you should show up there without one, the...

Yes, the police can obtain a valid warrant for a vacant apartment. When you say "someone else" was charged, if you mean someone other than the...

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Criminal lawyer vs. PD for criminal accusation of cannabis/paraphernalia ; first offense; 21y/o

Generally speaking you are better of choosing your own attorney than having one appointed. The court will only appoint the PD if the judge agrees...

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...

You have posted a reasonable proposal to use the bond slips as retainers, as 90% of the amount posted will be available at the end of the case to...

The judge said to come back with lawyer, I'm low on finances but he said I couldn't get a public defender, what can I do?

The court has obviously determined that you do not quaify for appointment of the PD. You need to keep contacting criminal defense attorneys as...

You have two concerns. Because Allstate wants an examination under oath, that means they suspect fraud. You should be represented by an attorney at...

Would I be elgiable for a judical pretrial diversion?

If this is a Cook County case you might qualify for the state's attorney's drug school program. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the...