Would you get charged if you were told about underage sex and didn’t tell anyone else about it?

In the State of Illinois, unless there's some sort of supervisory position that the older person has over the younger, generally, it's not against...

Will I go to prison??

I agree. You should say nothing to anyone except an experienced criminal defense lawyer in private. If you get arrested, you need to tell the...

I agree with what's been posted. Prosecutors and police have lots of discretion to arrest and charge people in this situation. There are also...

You need to stop posting about this on a public website and see a lawyer privately. Many private criminal defense lawyers offer free initial...

If an 18 year old male touches the buttocks of a 17 year old female, what kind of sentencing would they face if convicted?

If this 18 year old male has already done this, what is this 18 year old charged with? This 18 year old male needs to see a lawyer to discuss...

How long can a person be held without being charged?

As a guideline, once someone is arrested, they can be held for up to 48 hours before having to see a judge to determine bail. You really should...

Can I report theft of property that isn't mine?

Anyone can report a crime. Whether you're helping to destroy the fabric of your family in doing so.... I can't say for sure. It's possible....

I broke my boyfriend’s motorcycle a year ago, but I covered some of the damages. Can I still be charged ?

Any man who wants to fight his girlfriend is not a man worth dating.

Domestic violence

He needs a lawyer, now. The State decides whether to bring charges, not his wife. The State decides whether to drop charges, not his wife. He...

Does this seem favorable to the defense or prosecution?

Before I write anything to try to answer your question, let me express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It's obvious in your...