I want to speak to the judge, but I am having major surgery soon.

My recommendation is to talk to his lawyer. If you are having surgery and not able to make it to the court date, let his lawyer know and his lawyer...

If you go to court to obtain court supervision (1st ticket 16 yr old), can the judge fine him anything he wants?

The extra was probably for supervision and/or court costs. The insurance premium money that you will save over the next three years because he got...

There is probably a warrant, though there is some chance that they gave the case a new date. Call the Circuit Clerk and give them your case number...

Whether to reduce a charge from a felony to a misdemeanor is up to the prosecutor, so it depends on who the prosecutor is and what the prosecutor's...

Drug testing for urnine?

The only answer any of us can give is... We don't know. A lot depends on your body and your metabolism. Don't make it worse by drinking more. It...

Chapter 13 filed, now filing charges on husband for theft

It will be up to the State's Attorney to decide whether or not to file charges, but you should not talk about the circumstances with any one (not...

What happens to my 18 year boyfriend if I'm pregnant and I keep it, when I'm 16?

It is illegal to have sex with someone under the age of 17 in Illinois. An 18 year old who has sex with a 16 year old could be charged with...

Are there any Standards which determines child pornography in drawings?

In order to be convicted of possession of child pornography, the material must contain actual children (under age 18). Drawings do not count....

Can my 17 year old girlfriend move out her parents house legally ? With me , that im 19 years old

Not without her parents' permission. Illinois has a law that makes it a crime to give shelter to a minor without the consent of the minor's...

Will this violate my probation?

Every client I have ever had who ended up on probation had "follow all federal, state and local laws" as one of their probation conditions, and I...