Is it a good idea to get a lawyer for a possession of cannabis and paraphernalia ticket and how much can it help?

If this ticket occurred in DuPage then you are going to a branch Court as you described. Do not kid yourself - It's a real courtroom. Since you are...

Exhusband convicted of domestic violence 2010 in Ill Arrested this year for felony using false information to buy a hand gun in

He cannot legally own a firearm in Illinois if convicted of domestic battery in Illinois. Conditional discharge is a conviction and the case is...

If I returned an item to a store and did not know it was stolen but had a receipt. Can i be charged with a crime?

Short Answer: Yes. Best to hire a criminal defense attorney before speaking to police.

Can a criminal burglary conviction now be expunged in McLean County Illinois?

The new laws you may be referring to give you a better shake when filling out a job application. As of today, however, you cannot expunge a...

What can I be charged with ?

I agree with the rest of this panel. Residential burglary, home invasion, possession of stolen property to name a few. This public forum is not the...

What happens when someone violates their conditions of a guilty plea?

Until the order to modify the conditions are granted by the Court - he must continue to have NO contact with the victim. Any violation can result...

He most likely failed to comply with the all terms outlined in his Court Supervision - otherwise he would have been "satisfactorily terminated"...

If there were recent acts in furtherance of this threat then go file a police report and/or get an order of protection. Otherwise, a three month...

Ive been on probation for 3 years and haven't been in any trouble. I recently was caught driving on suspended. What will happen?

Driving revoked is a Class A misdemeanor and you are going to need a traffic attorney to represent you in your local area. That same attorney will...

I have a misdemeanor class B, but I don't have the money to pay for the fee. Can I just withdraw my rights to have a license?

No, you have a property interest in the drivers license - not a right. Choosing not to get behind the wheel only guarantees you avoiding any ...