I was caught shoplifting what do I do to make a plea or not get sued? It is my 1st offense.

The odds of you receiving a jail sentence are low, although with that dollar amount on the complaint you should really get the advice of a good...

MDDP - Driving for work

You must motion the case back in front of the judge who issued the MDDP and ask for the "fleet exemption." This requires a letter from your...

For the most part courts in Illinois would treat this situation by entering a bond forfeiture conviction against you and would not waste time on a...

Can I expect a minimum or low security institution with my previous record in Illinois?

This is a really difficult thing to answer, even though clients inquire about classifications all the time to me. What i usually try to explain is...

Drunken fight ends up with charges of D.V?

Your situation is very complicated. Can the case be dropped? Absolutely. Will it? That is harder to say. Your husband is charged with a...

Do I have to take a polygraph test if asked by the police?

You are not required to speak to the police or do a polygraph, as your child has a Fifth Amendment privilege not to incriminate herself. IN...

Can i negotiate a 1st time Driving Without Privileges charge to an Invalid License?

Any case can be negotiated in any way, and there are examples of success in the areas you are asking about. I would caution trying to do this...

Can I use a probono attorney to have a shoplifting charge espunged?

If you are eligible for expungement, the best source to find pro-bono work is through the local Bar Association or Legal Aid, both of which should...

I just got a traffic citation. I plan on contesting it. If the Judge finds me guilty can I still request traffic school?

You are still eligible for traffic school after a trial, but your odds of getting it are severely reduced if you proceed to trial and lose. John...

Do the public access computers at the Daley Center reveal active warrants?

Any computer in any Cook County Clerk's office (not just the Daley Center, but Rolling Meadows, etc.) has access to all documents on every case in...