Should I sign a retainer if it basically lets the attorney decide what settlement amount is acceptable? Is this the norm?

A retainer agreement is a contract and, before signed it is negotiable, and after it is signed it is binding. In IL, it is an ethical violation...

Once you sign mediation agreement is that final or can you ask for it to be altered?

Mediation requires voluntary agreement and, unless otherwise stated, it is a non-binding agreement. However, if the mediation agreement is a...

What % of the time does a conviction of class 1 felony theft result in a jail sentence?

There's no clear-cut answer to this, especially without more detail. Sentencing largely depends on how well your attorney argues your mitigating...

What would happen to my friend if he didn't go to his diverzion program classes for marijuana and paraphernalia?

If he doesn't complete the program, the conviction will only be sealable, meaning law enforcement and any industry requiring a fingerprint...

I had court the judge gave me a warrant found my lawyer got a new continence a month from today and recog still warrant

Cook Co. doesn't make criminal cases available over the Internet. If by "online" you mean the public terminals at the clerk's office, your record...

What do i do now after getting caught shoplifting ?

Job applications can only ask if you were ever convicted of a criminal offense and college applications are probably similar. Since you weren't...

720 ILCS 570/402(c) addresses possession of controlled substances that are not listed in (a) or (d). So if the person arrested is accused and found...

It's great that you got early termination, this reflects good behavior and maturity. You can use that to your advantage when you apply for work....

How much prison time would i get i couldn't get restitution like i have to pay them back ?please get back to me asap

From the little information provided it seems that you committed a deceptive practice under 720 ILCS 5/17-1. Both criminal and civil charges can be...

I been discharged from drug class what will happened?

More info is needed to have a full picture. Nonetheless, if you're on probation, at your next hearing the State might try to have the court revoke...