I recently got my 1st DUI. Is it possible to get this expunged?

You likely cannot travel out of state. Your bond likely restricts your movement outside of Illinois, but you can have your attorney motion your...

Can I withhold rent for a roach infestation?

Everything depends on the language in your lease. It may be worth contacting a local attorney to have him review the lease and advise of your...

Do I need a lawyer or settle with a fine?

Will County State's Attorney's Office is tough on these types of tickets. It is a very expensive offense, and it carries a potential of up to 6...

If a defendant bonded out and has a public defender representing them what % is paid to the PD?

Typically nothing, unless the court ordered public defender fees to be assessed. Bond is held by the county until forfeited, applied to fines or...

Can I beat a registration ticket ?

Nothing is guaranteed. If you take it to trial, it is a likely loser because it sounds like you were driving a vehicle with expired registration....

II had ssr22 insurance got pulled over a and it wasn't paid so I had a suspended license. What will happen now in court?

If it is your first driving while license suspended charge, you will likely be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. You can face up to a year in...

Expungement?

A DUI is not an offense that qualifies for expungement or sealing under the Criminal Identification Act.

You need to contact an attorney to verify your rights as to your specific criminal history. Two major red flags here and potential Illinois Human...

It all depends on the extent of your employer's background check. A DUI will never be clear from your driver's abstract, even when you receive...

Can I apply for DACA w/ battery misdemeanor A guilty plea in exchange for 1 year supervision sentence terminated satisfactorily?

I moved this question to the Immigration practice area. You will likely need to speak to an immigration lawyer regarding your eligibility and the...