Civil demand letter

Illinois does have a law that allows "victims" of retail theft to sue for the cost of loss prevention. I have regularly had clients receive these...

Someone already on probation for a felony, committed robbery (2nd degree) - how long will they go to jail?

Your question is difficult to answer exactly. A class two felony robbery carries a potential sentence of three to seven years in Illinois. ...

Felony Hearing in IL - Crime Victim in Another State

Crime victims generally do not need to attend court appearances. Occasionally the State's attorney needs them to appear for certain evidentiary...

Where can i find articles under IL. state law for false imprisonment for child molestation for an appeal

False imprisonment is a civil action against the State. In order to complete such an action you are going to need to search out a civil rights...

1st speeding ticket going 41 in a 20mph SCHOOL ZONE.

The problem you have is not the speed, it is the location. A conviction for speeding in a school zone can suspend your driver's license. A ggos...

Dismissed case can company still take you back to coirt

When a case is dismissed the State does so by making a motion that is granted by the judge. Depending on where you went to court it was either a...

Since DUI is a misdemeanor, a private company can consider the plea of guilty when comtemplating hiring someone. It is a decision made company by...

What do I need to do during my court appearance to keep my speeding ticket off my record?

Depending on what court you are in (each county has different practices) you would likely need to to take your driver's abstract - a copy of your...

If a person is being charged with armmed robbery in the state of il with no criminal background what how much time they get

The sentence in Illinois also depends on the weapon used to make it an armed robbery - if a gun is used, or discharged, there can be additional...

Ticket for 23 mph over in school zone. I know I was over, but my car read 18 over. Is there difference? Can I contest it?

There isn't any difference between the speeds. In Illinois speeding is an offense of commission - that is, the difference between 1 mph over and...