Was told i have good cause of action after judge ruled in favor of post conviction petition. lawsuit anyone?

Also sounds a little odd to me. Not saying it is impossible, but it seems strange that they managed to use vacated priors to enhance it to a...

It depends on what his court dates are for. The case can be continued for years by agreement of the parties. If the police were supposed to show...

I need to know if i should go to my court hearing by myself or hire a lawyer.

As many others have mentioned already, hire a lawyer. I've seen the "I never received a notification" defense many times, and it typically does...

How does one go about a mistaken arrest from a false arrest warrant?

You should contact a local criminal defense attorney to handle the matter. Courts generally do not issue warrants if your father was doing...

Electronic speed-detecting devices shall not be used within 500 feet beyond any such sign in the direction of travel. Source: 625 ILCS 5/11-602.

I have a felony because of 2 DUI's years ago. I just read about Illinois House Bill 2470 can this new bill help me expunge?

HB 2470 does not appear to assist you. SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 20 ILCS 2630/5.2 Amends the Criminal Identification Act concerning...

Seal or Expunge Drinking Tickets?

In the future, please be very careful about posting specific facts online, such as being in "Macomb" and the"9th Judicial District". Up until a...

How is jail credit calculated

The answer will depend on whether that is a statutorily required mandatory minimum 10 days (EX: DWLS while license suspended for DUI), or a regular...

In Illinois can volunteer hours be used to satisfy monetary fines?

I have seen this arrangement happen many times. The basis is 730 ILCS 5/5-9-2. Sec. 5-9-2. Revocation of a Fine. Except as to fines...

I disagree with everybody that has posted so far except Mr. James. Previous criminal convictions(and arrests) are generally not admissible at...