Are dui offenders followed to see if they drink at any time

I have never heard of such a thing. Generally if the conditions of your probation are that you should not drink, you are subject to random urine...

The admissions office of the law school you are going to attend should be able to help. Additionally, the character and fitness panels in most...

I had a DUI reduced to a neg driving in 1988. Why does my criminal record show a DUI guilty disposition?

It could be that it was reported incorrectly by the Clerk of the Circuit Court to driver's services. If you have a copy of your driving history,...

Is it legal to sentence you to a law that has not gone into effect yet?

Generally i would say no, however judges do have the authority to sentence you to a condition of your probation which may be an option in the...

A question on an application, " Have you ever pleaded guilty or been convicted by a court of an offense? What constitutes yes?

I would venture to say that you entered a plea of guilty to each of these cases unless the prosecutions were diverted. The court only has the...

Pre-Trial Investigation

Different courts deal with this differently. In adult court, the recommendations are usually considered only in the sense that it gives the judge...

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As long as the letter was clean and not threatening, this is in fact a very common thing for people to do. I must see it in my practice three or...

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Is it considered fair to charge someone to 60 years for accountability when that person has no criminal record

In Illinois an individual charged under accountability theory is as responsible for a crime as the primary actor, expect in certain circumstances...

What happens if i get a ticket when im already on a bond?

Under Illinois law an "on-bond" offense qualifies for consecutive sentencing, although it rarely happens in misdemeanors like this. Please be...

What are to possible consequences of a 17yr old in IL for taking a pc of jewelry valued at 1000 to 1500.

It is probably best to hire an attorney now. We have found that proper work prior to charging can lead to a better result. It is possible to talk...