Do I need a criminal lawyer for my 17 year old son?

You are correct that the Criminal Damage to Property charge is the most serious. It is a Class A misdemeanor. Having any criminal charge on a...

Have I been unfairly charged for possession of drug paraphernalia?

The offense carries a minimum mandatory fine of $750.00 and most employers will view a charge like this as a reason to beleive you have a drug...

My son was at a party that got busted. He was underage but told the cops he wasn't drinking. They gave everyone a ticket.

Hire an attorney to handle the case for your son. Even a disposition of court supervision will result in a suspension of his driver's license (or a...

The letters you have received from the store's lawyers are sent pursuant to an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue these claims. Having a...

What happened if I get a citation for attending an underage party and citation wants me go to a hearing and I don't show up

You do not specify under what statute or ordinance you are charged. A warrant will not issue for your arrest unless the charge carries a possible...

Harrassment can refer to many different types of conduct and potentially fall within the purview of several different criminal statutes. More...

I was caught stealing at a department store and I dont know what will happen?

First, you are indeed fortunate that you were not charged with a felony based upon the value of the merchandise involved. Being charged with a...

If you were fingerprinted it will remain there until you have it expunged. www.galivanlaw.net

How can I go about getting money back from an attorney?

You should understand that substitute counsel coming in to replace another lawyer on a criminal case will not get involved with trying to resolve...

Can someone get a restraining order but never complain?

There is no legal requirement that a request to stop contact be made prior to obtaining an order of protection. If someone has filed a petition...