Can extra time be added to a sentence without any additional charges

That doesn't sound right. There must be more you're missing.

DWI crippled me financially, now I can't pay off the last of the court costs. Can I get an out of state license with warrants?

You should hire a lawyer. You'll eventually be able to get your license back and you'll be able to make those arguments through a lawyer who will...

Does the FBI background check cover convictions by american citizens abroad?

Usually not. The issue is complex. A standard background check would not uncover crimes committed outside the U.S. unless there is an Interpol...

If someone sets up a home invasion where someone is killed but isn't present when it happens, can they be charged with murder?

You can be charged under several principal theories. You can be charged under a conspiracy theory or aiding and abetting. Both would carry the...

Underage drinking?

They can send citations by mail and you will have to respond. you raise important questions of proof that you should share with your attorney. I...

You should refrain from discussing this case in a public forum. Base on the facts you provided there is no evidence connecting the person arrested...

What are the age of consent laws for Illinois

The age of consent is 17.

Can my charge be expunged

Illinois law affords expungement for a limited number of offenses. The intent to distribute in your charge will likely remove you from the category...

it will depend on what he pled guilty to. If he pled guilty to a felony, the only way to seek relief is to petition the governor for a pardon...

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What can my 19 year old son expect in court pertaining to a charge of shining a lazer pen on cars from his dorm window at Ill St

You should retain an attorney for him to minimize his exposure. I suspect he will be charged with assault or disturbing the peace or both. As a...

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