I was arrested and charged with battery. I was set free on a 10% bond and order to show up in court.

You need a lawyer to defend the charge if the prosecutor won't dismiss it and issues a subpoena for your friend to come to court. That's a court...

Is it Legal for a 17 Year Old to have a NON-Sexual Relationship with a 15 Year Old in the State of Illinois?

This is a common question here on AVVO. I decided to turn one answer into a blog post. I am pasting that post below. I hope it helps. One of...

How long can,they keep in jail?

It's not completely clear what your question is. If your question is how long can they keep continuing a preliminary hearing before the matter...

The First Step Act has made some changes, and honestly, criminal defense lawyers are only starting to get educated about what those changes are...

How can you deal with an out of state warrant?

You need to hire a good Ohio criminal defense lawyer to help with this. I agree with Mr. Novak completely. Whether he is extradited or not, this...

Could you? Yes. I don't think it's likely, but there's no rule saying that you can't be charged with a crime if you're not arrested right away....

My 17 year old son was just arrested for having sex with a 14 year old and not sure how to mitigate the situation.

Your son needs an attorney now. Be sure to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer, preferably with a lot of experience with sex crimes....

What will the judge do if I didn't finish 8hours of community service?

I agree with Mr. Novak. I highly doubt you need a lawyer in this situation so long as you promptly finish your community service in the time...

I'm not sure. I have seen IDOC release move up a release date somewhat, but over a year? I would consult with the lawyer who represented him in...

Can I be arrested for theft?

If you're under police investigation, get a lawyer. Everything you say can be used against you. Do NOT sell the ring to pay for the lawyer. My...