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Flying into jurisdiction with misdemeanor warrant.
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Answered on June 23, 2011
Better safe than sorry,. Have your relative clear the warrant up.
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The post-conviction motion for a new trial was denied 6-2-2011. how long does my dad have to appeal this denied motion for a new
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Answered on June 23, 2011
The time limit is 30 days. In a criminal case, the rules provide for 60 day and six month extensions, but it gets progressively harder. You...
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Traveling from shooting range with ammunition on my person and was pulled over.
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Answered on June 23, 2011
You need to consult your lawyer. Ammunition can be a charge even if does not match the gun.
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If some one getts arrested for 2 feliny charges and feliny esacp and to 2 charges r dropped dose the escap movie down to a
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Answered on June 23, 2011
No charges are ever "automatically" dropped.
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I have a question about plea bargains in Illinois and whether they can stipulate terms or punishments that are contrary to law.
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Answered on May 28, 2011
The Class X felony must have been reduced for you to receive probation. You have an argument that the ten year reporting cannot be unilaterally...
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I want to expunge an arrest record from a dismissed battey but have a prior DUI, can I just expunge the arrest for battery?
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Answered on May 28, 2011
Probably not, but you can get the battery sealed, which is almost as good.
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19YR OF AGE WAS CHAREGED WITH RESIDENTAL BURGARLY. HE DID NOT ENTER INTO THE APARTMENT. HE HAS NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
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Answered on May 28, 2011
Because residential burglary is non-probationable, this is a very serious situation and you should consider hiring a lawyer. You will need to...
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Hey im 17 and i got arressted for the possesion of alcohol and retail theft. This is my first time, what are the punishments.
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Answered on May 28, 2011
The cop seems to have treated the offenses as ordinance violations, which is a good thing. As long as the retail theft involves property worth less...
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If I wanted to move to another state thats 4 states from IL after my court date, what would my penalties be for doing so?
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Answered on April 15, 2011
You need to get permission from the court to move, and/or you can get your probation transferred to the new state. Your lawyer can do that for you.
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If you are arrested for speeding (99 in a 55 mph zone) should you be marandized and given a phone call?
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Answered on April 15, 2011
The officer only needs to give you Miranda warnings if he wants to use your statements against you. For a speeding charge he usually wouldn't care....
