Do we have a good chance at winning an appeal if a relative was convicted based on 4 people's testimony?

In Illinois appeals are based on claims of errors made in the trial court. Rulings by the court on pre-trial motions and objections during trial...

I got a ticket for not stoping at stop sign .On the ticket wrote wrong date of birth that is 11-30-47 instead of actual 11-20-47

Illinois is a notice pleading state, and the complaint (ticket) is required to be accurate in terms of information putting you on notice of the...

Background Checks. How far can an employer go into my record? I am unemployed actively looking and cant $$ to seal this rt/now.

Every company makes its own determination of how deeply they look into your record. If you apply for a government job, they look "forever." The...

As this appears to be a probation violation, the idea of an insanity defense does not apply as it does when you go to trial. Any violation of...

Official Misconduct?

You can also get probation or conditional discharge and a jail sentence of up to 6 months with it, or periodic imprisonment of up to 18 months as a...

What can i do to get a fine reduction or get my license back on a payment plan?

What you specifically need to know is what agencies have the judgments against you on your license. The Secretary of State does not have the...

I was caught for burglary at an outside tent of a store, a sweatshirt.

Burglary is a class 2 felony, punishable by three to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (prison) or probation and jail...

Is it viable to plead guilty to possession of alcohol by a minor instead of transportation, and who do I talk to about pleading?

All charges are negotiable in court, and we have seen exactly the scenario you are speaking of play out in court many times. Contact a local...

How do i file charges on erie county sharrfiees department for miss conduct ?

You should actually contact an attorney who handles civil rights suits in Civil Court as opposed to a criminal defense lawyer to answer your...

Can I get off probation early?

Yes, you CAN get off probation early. It is not an easy or automatic thing, though. My experience is that the best way to handle it it to ask...