What to expect at the court house for domestic simple battery

It is not the victim's decision whether or not to prosecute the case; that decision is the state's attorney's to make. Whether they want to compel...

How should i represent myself?

It is difficult to give actual advice based upon limited information. Since you are charged with a crime, and you have much at stake, you should...

Review a case for any possible criminal charges for financial fraud?

If you believe you have been the victim of a crime, you go to the police. You do not need an attorney for that. If you have been defrauded, you may...

Can the police and the resturant be sued for racial dis crimation

First, it does not sound like the restaurant was involved in the incident unless there are additional facts not stated. As for the police conduct,...

What are possible penalties? How likely is it that my penalty will be going to jail? And is it possible to expunge my record?

Being charged with a Class A misdemenaor, the possible sentence includes up to one year in jail. As a first offender in Cook County, however, you...

Can you still be charged with theft and breaking and entering if you were threatened with domestic violence if you didn't?

First, there is no such crime in Illinois as breaking and entering so I'm assuming based upon your facts, that she is charged with either burglary...

What should a person do if you get a summons in the mail for someone saying you hit them in a bar?

First, if you have either a homeowner's or renter's insurance policy, send it to them and request coverage for the claim. If you do not, then you...

The most immediate concern is with your driving privileges, as a conviction or court supervision will result in a suspension of (or a delay in...

How will an underage drinking ticket effect my college options?

Whether it has any effect at all will depend on how you were charged (state statute or village ordinance) and the outcome of the case. Be sure you...

Do I need an attorney? What do the consequences appear to be? Will this most likely go on my record?

You need to hire a lawyer because either a conviction or court supervision on this charge will result in the suspension of your driver's license,...