Can i be charged if there is no evidence but i confesed to doing so..

Charging has a low threshold of proof. Convictions has a much higher threshold, beyond a reasonable doubt. What other evidence, and regrettably...

The answer is governed by local ie Washington and Florida law. In Illinois convictions of misdemeanors are not expunge able. Check with an...

What is the normal outcome to a first time offender felony theft charge?

Consult an experienced criminal attorney BEFORE talking to the police. There is no normal outcome because your case has specific facts and...

If a person is sentenced to 5 years in a federal prison for illegal re-entry then how much time would they actually serve?

The direct answer is 85% of the five years with credit for pre-sentencing detention, if any. The better way to determine is to consult the...

Can I get probation again if I had it once and completed it

The answer had two aspects. Does the "new" charge probation able. If yes, then it is a question of positioning the case so that the judge will...

Is it required to appear in the court at the end of Court supervision ?

It is clear that, although well intentioned, some of the answers are from attorneys unfamiliar with Illlinois practice. An appearance by the...

Trying to get an idea of how criminal/felony charges are handled in court. Arraignment, indidment, hearings, pre-hearings...?

Each Illinois County has variations . Basically, all status dates are pretrial dates used by the Judge, the State and the Defense to determine if...

Brady Material

If the prosecution fails to disclose Brady material then the court can take appropriate action, including dismissal. When the violation occurs and...

Jail or no

When a new charge is the sole basis of the violation of parole(more properly called a violation of mandatory supervised release) the focus should...

In 1993 I received underage drinking tickets in WI.Im applying to take the State boards to be a Licensed Esthetician in IL.

Yes! Better to disclose and explain than face the suggestion that you lied or misrepresented on the application. That said a detailed review if...