Is this ticket worth getting a lawyer or should I just pay the fine?

I would definitely hire an attorney. You are charged with a Class B misdemeanor, and may be able to get it reduced to a petty offense with court...

My son age 13 was assaulted by another student with pencil

Many times the school will refer to their school liason officer for investigation and possible charges. You may contact local law enforcement and...

i would always assume a felony arrest will show up in a criminal background check. However, it depends on how in depth the check is, and what type...

My daughter punched a girl for coming at her in a threatening manner. Can the father press charges against my daughter

The father can not "press charges" against your daughter. He may ask that a police report be filed. The State's Attorney's Office and the police...

Ok I was arrested for underage drinking and drug para. I was on private property and they never breathalyzed me and searched me?

The lack of a breathalyzer test is not a basis for dismissal of the ticket

What happens if a judgement is filed against me for not paying my fine?

If you do not pay, the Clerk's office is likely to send down a failure to pay notice to the Secretary of State. If a "FP" is coded on your driving...

Is my license suspended if i passed the breathalyzer and drug test? I never got a notice of summary suspension

Any statutory summary suspension will go into effect on the 46th day from the date of arrest. You should receive a confirmation of suspension in...

Do I need to be worried about the term of my court supervision?

Any violation, including traffic, of the term of your court supervision can be a basis for the prosecutor to file a petition to revoke your...

The officer may have used the "pace" method. He will have to answer certain questions regarding the calibration and accuracy of the squad's...

How much time a person has to install BAID after he gets extension for his RDP?

The SOS petitioner has 14 days from date of issuance of RDP out of Springfield to have the BAIID installed. Failure to do so, and getting caught...