Do I really need a attorney for a misdemeanor battery ??

Yes, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Federal Court (Character Letter)

A template would decrease the affect of the letter. Judges read hundreds of this type of letter in thirty careers. That being said, sn...

If my friend lives in illinois but robs a bank in florida, can he stay in jail after he is arrested until his trial if he choose

Most bank robberies are federal. Flight risk is a key factor the court will use to determine Pre-trial detention. The Florida situs in...

You must go to court. You must complete the sentence of community service as ordered by the Court. Contact a qualified criminal defense attorney...

How long does it take to get your record exspunged once you have aplied to have it done in chicago

Several months or longer is a good answer. A better answer is, it depends. It depends on several factors including whether the government objects...

Case Law Federal

The analysis and use of case law is essential for all lawyers. A lawyer must be a constant student of current case law, precedent, as it evolves...

If you plea guilty to a misdemeanor and do 1 year court supervision is it a conviction?

Probably not, but. I am sorry for the "but". A check of the court record is necessary to confirm that this is not a conviction. How the Judge...

Yes law enforcement can obtain a search warrant for a vacant apartment. The more interesting questions revolve around what basis was given the...

Does the court have to bring in a person convicted of a crime, that plead guilty to amend the judgement or the citation ?

As you describe, the Defendent should be in court for an amendment that changes his/her status within IDOC. A better question is the practical...

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Can a city charge brought to trial be picked up as a state charge by the prosecutors?

Your question concerns jurisdiction. Jurisdiction means does the court have the authority to take a certain action. Additional information is...