Fri st time arrested.with worth$720.00 dollars of cannibis (weed),,why i got a 10,000 bound or house arrest,,

In Illinois the sentencing guidelines for marijuana are governed by the weight in grams, not the value. Bond is set by the judge and there is no...

What would be the outcome of being arrested first time with like 700 dollars of weed?

In Illinois the sentencing guidelines for marijuana are governed by the weight in grams, not the value. Generally in Chicago there are usually...

What can i do about a felony battery conviction in illinois and im now living in california??

Felony battery is not expungable or sealable under Illinois law. If the conviction was from this state then your only option is to seek executive...

Can I drive in IL, if I have a TX license and have DUI arrest in last one month in CA?

If you do not have a valid license to drive, you may not drive in Illinois, if you do have a valid license you may. So, if your Texas license is...

Do we need an atty for misdemeanor public intoxication? Clean record before.

Generally getting a local attorney would be very beneficial - there's little that an Illinois attorney can do. A local attorney may even be able...

Pre Murder Trial

I agree with the previous answer in most cases. One other consideration is that cases seeking the death penalty, the case slows significantly...

Can a PA juvenile felony record keep you from getting an IL FOID card?

Sealed records are available to the State Police. Sealed means the records are not publicly available. Lying on a FOID application is an offense...

I have to go to court for going 17 miles over the speed limit what will they do

Generally a speeding ticket under 20 over is not a big deal by itself. Two things i don't know about that are really important are your age and...

Yes, there are court fees in Cook County. If you appear in court there are mandatory fees if you plead or are found guilty, varying depending on...

Another thing to consider is that a conviction for this offense precludes you from certain federal benefits including legal aid. Generally the...