Class Xfelony charge

It is absolutely vital you hire a lawyer who is experienced both in criminal law and the implications on immigration. A class X charge in Illinois...

Can i move out on my own if im 17

The rule you found was not correct in the State of Illinois. You may not leave home without permission of your parents in Illinois until you are...

Under current Illinois law, no registration offense qualifies for expunging or sealing. Executive clemency deals with more than the innocence of...

Got a $250.00 ticket for Handicap area (loading/unloading area) . Should I go the court and do I have any chance to win?

You should go to court because you may be able to negotiate a change in the charge, thus reducing the minimum fine. Generally speaking, it is...

If a person commited 2nd degree murder but hid the body?

The statement "committed second degree murder" is a conclusion that the police and prosecutors may not agree with. Even if that is the ultimate...

Can a 16 yr old be arrested for alcohol consumption while at home with her 35 yr old stepbrother (in charge while parents away)?

In addition to the penalties listed above by my colleague, a consumption case in Illinois (even one that does not involve a car), can suspend your...

How severe is an ordinance violation for underage drinking and trying to elude the cops?

While supervision and a fine are the most likely outcome in court, one of the things people are not made aware of in court is that there is an...

International Business Travel while on probation

Yes they can, depending on the terms recited in your order of probation. You should review this first. In Illinois the forms we generally use...

The rule you found was not correct in the State of Illinois. You may not leave home without permission of your parents in Illinois until you are...

Under Illinois Law was this an illegal search?

From a criminal law point of view, a search is only legal or illegal if it results in an arrest. Once you are in court on your charges, you can...