My 18 year old son that has ADHD got in a car , put it in reverse and hit the car behind , what will happen

It does not sound like any criminal conduct was involved; a traffic offense is not jailable. If he has been ticketed or charged with an offense,...

I plead guilty to misdemeanor battery (physical contact; no bodily injury). I was given a conditional discharge which I thought

Unfortunately you may have irreparably harmed yourself by enetering a plea without a lawyer representing you the first time around. You MUST file a...

Can a judge allow the defendants friend, who the defendant made his Power of Attorney, represent him in court?

A non-lawyer holding a POW can NEVER act as an attorney in a court of law. The judge violated the law by permitting a non-lawyer to practice law. ...

Failure to appear, called clerk of court, was told bench warrant was issued with 1000$ bail.

Retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to file a motion to quash and recall the warrant so you won't have to post the bond. I can assume...

Traffic accident how to determine at fault?

You should not be playing investigator or lawyer. If you are charged with a traffic offense, retain an experienced attorney. If someone is making...

I received a felony conviction 4 yrs, ago for forging a prescription. Can I still teach school?

Ann, unfortunately felony convictions are not eligible to be expunged in Illinois. While you can file a Petition for Executive Clemency, that...

No insurance at time of accident

You will want to consider having an attorney to appear with you. The minimum fine for a conviction of this offense is $500.00. With proof of...

I baled my adut child out on a 10K d bnd 1000 cash-her 1st cout date the judge ordered she hire lawyer and will not apoint one

The court has the authority to appoint, or decline to appoint, the public defender depending on whether the judge agrees that the defendant is...

As stated by the others, "charged" means he is accused of a crime. If he has a "D-Bond", then he needs to post 10% of the bond to be released...

I have been charge with domestic violence my court date is next tuesday

Obviously since this involved being taken to jail, this involves a criminal charge of domestic battery. Just because the complaining witness (your...