This can depend. Both downward departures and variances deal with the sentencing guidelines. These guidelines are no longer mandatory but are...

I was charged w/ possession of controlled substance, first time in Chicago, what will most likley happen?

If it is a felony conviction, no you cannot. If it is still pending, such as there is a warrant for you, or if you want to speak with other...

For retail theft over $300, what is the likely outcome? jail, prison, probabtion?

It is a felony charge, which could impact one forever. In my 28 years as a prosecutor (head of Financial Crimes Unit) and a defense lawyer, there...

Generally, a victim does not need his or her own attorney. The prosecuting agency (the Stae's Attorney or District Attorney or other name...