How can the state make changes in a case that's already been indicted by another court.

Just because you are indicted, does not mean the investigation of the crime has ended. The continued investigation may lead to the discovery of...

The question is whether Kentucky really wants to pursue you. If you get arrested and charged with a felony in Illinois, the warrant will likely pop...

Can a disorderly be brought 2 years after the State moves to Dismiss the original charge - battery?

There is not enough information to sufficiently answer this question. In Illinois, the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor battery is 18...

What do I do if I can't fulfill one of my court supervision obligations in a timely matter?

If this is your first criminal case, and you have a good verifiable reason for not completing your courses on time, a good and fair judge may give...

The minimum/maximum terms of imprisonment depend on what class of felony you have been charged with and whether you have any criminal background. A...

Is this an example of "a single scheme of criminal misconduct" for immigration law

There is additional information that is necessary in determining if it can be considered a single scheme as it relates to immigration or ICE...

If your probation term was terminated successfully, meaning no violations, you can usually seal and/or possibly expunge your record after a certain...

As long as you are within the statute of limitations, you can file a lawsuit against the police agency that caused the injury - assuming this is...

What type of lawyer handles violations of section 1983?

Many attorneys on this site practice both civil and criminal law.. From what you have described, you likely have both state and federal claims,...

I was arrested for petty theft in 2012, does that mean I was automatically convicted?

As long as you completed the pre-trial diversion program, there is no conviction. The arrest, however, may still show up in a more extensive...