Without more details, it depends. Thinking about surrendering yourself is a good first step. The longer you wait, the worse it could be for you. ...

Am I required to email a picture of my ID to a Sheriff?

Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure require delivery to you to effectuate proper service. As such, this seems more of a scam than anything...

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The good news is that you had no criminal record. The bad news is that if you were indeed arrested, you now have a criminal record. To get...

Do I have to provide the court with a reason why I need extra time (Motion to Extend Time)?

Yes, the court will need a reason for your request. The rules provide deadlines to keep a case moving forward. If your reason to extend time to...

What’s the difference between explunged and sealing of a record?

It depends upon the state since some use the terms interchangeably. In Illinois, the difference has to do with what happens to the paper trail...

Can I get my out of state record expunged for one conviction?

As my colleagues correctly stated, because the conviction was in a different state, you have to petition the court in that jurisdiction for...

If VA law is like IL law, then the law allows you to say "no" when applying for retail work. If the background check shows your criminal record,...

Since your motion to reconsider was denied, one option is to have the record sealed. This way, your record is still visible to law enforcement...

The choice was ultimately yours to make and it seemed like your focus at the time of making your decision was on bond rather than the long-term...

If Alabama is like Illinois, then the charge will remain on your record until you petition the court to expunge or seal your record, depending upon...