One should never, ever ignore a subpoena. The willful failure to appear in response to a subpoena is a crime. It's called Contempt of Court....

How can I find the judge on my mothers case and see if she was put in jail?

I agree with everything written. However, you don't reveal if she was on probation for a misdemeanor or a felony. If she was revoked for a...

Possible sentencing for first offense shoplifting under 500 ?

The cutoff between a retail theft that's charged as a misdemeanor and one that's charged as a felony if $300.00. So if the value is $300.00 or...

Retail theft

Your husband needs a good criminal defense lawyer to try to build the best case possible. It's good that you're keeping records. Make sure the...

Bounty hunters are illegal in the State of Illinois. Furthermore, most States bar convicted felons from having weapons. That will create problems...

Is is it unconstitutional to pay your bond and be on house arrest?

No court has ruled it unconstitutional. If a judge did it in your case, that would be, to the best of my knowledge, a first. Work with the...

Can a misdemeanor show up on my record that I was not convicted of it was dismissed ?

Go see a lawyer right away about getting this done. Your case sounds like a promising one where a judge would be sympathetic and get this record...

If charges with a class 3 and 4 felony for owning a handgun illegally without eligibility for a foid get probation

I am sorry your daughter went through this. I am in the business of trying to keep my clients out of prison. I am hoping the State is offering...

So, I would encourage you to read the unlawful use of weapons statutes. Here is a link:...

A 15 year old can never, ever legally be placed in the Cook County Jail. It's happened to one of my clients where the police and the sheriffs...