If there was a man who is 21 who met a girl who was 17 years old, would it be illegal for them to date?

This is one of the most common questions here. We get it so often, I turned one lengthy answer into a blog post. I am pasting the relevant section...

You need to stop posting information on a public website like this and you need to contact a criminal defense lawyer now. You can meet and have...

On a domestic violence case in will county how long is it before you can return home ?

Once law enforcement and the State's Attorney's Office get involved, it's not up to you anymore. The State's Attorney's Office decides whether or...

My ex boyfriend has called my attourney & said he wants to take back his signed dismissal affidavit can he do this?

I have been practicing criminal defense now for some time, and until now I have never heard the phrase "dismissal affidavit." I agree completely...

If you have done so, contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. I assume that you're wearing the bracelet based upon a condition of...

I wasn't arrested for drunk driving?

I agree with Mr. Hartsfield. While it's possible that you're out of the woods, it's still possible that a charge could be filed. Go see a...

I currently live in Illinois and have a felony from Wisconsin I never lived there but want to have it sealed or expunged

You need to consult with a criminal defense lawyer in Wisconsin.

I was recently arrested for disordly conduct and told i cannot leave the state i have a work trip i have to attend in less than

How angry a judge may be will depend completely on the judge. I have seen some judges react the exact way Mr. Novak describes. I have seen others...

Will I be tested for the first time meeting my probation officer?

One thing about random tests is that you never know when they're coming. They are random and unannounced in the hopes you will stay completely...

Could I go back to jail ?

Yes. It's possible. You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for you to demonstrate to the judge or judges that you're in front...