If you mean contingency to mean that the defense lawyer gets paid a certain amount only if he wins the case and nothing if he loses the case, you...

I agree with the above posters. You need to speak to a criminal defense attorney. I will add this: More than one person can legally be...

I’ve never shoplifted before but have a misdemeanor and can’t afford a lawyer what do I do in court?

You need to speak to a lawyer who can go over everything with you and map out your options so you can decide if fighting is best or taking an...

Do you do criminal appeals?

This requires a detailed explanation. It sounds like from what you've described, your loved one has been found guilty but has not yet been...

Arrested for not giving d.o.b or address then charged with class a misdemeanor battery after I was shoved first?

You need a lawyer. Battery is a Class A misdemeanor that carries if you're found guilty the possible outcomes of a conviction, fines, and/or up...

Is this legal?

This may or may not impact your pending case. Probably not, but you should check with your lawyer on that case to be sure. You may have a...

Do i have a federal warrant

You honestly need to see a lawyer. I am glad that you didn't post any more information here on this public site. Don't post anything more and...

Can I legally date a 22 year old man with me only being 18 years old?

The age of consent in the State of Illinois is 17. At the age of 18, you're an adult in the eyes of the law (excluding certain things like...

What are the results for breaking probation for possession of controlled substance by getting a second DUI after having one 2011

I would get an experienced criminal defense attorney. Do not hire the lawyer you use to write your will or sell your house or anything like that....

If you are a witness to Domestic Violence Case and you were not reserved with subpoena do you still have to show up ?

If you were served with a subpoena and told to appear on July 1, and you did, and in court the judge verbally extended or continued the subpoena to...