I received a underage drinking ticket that I was given a court hearing for in Chicago, Could I lose my license?

Your question doesn't tell me if driving was involved. Underage drinking is a petty offense but can result in high fines and community service...

Of course, first of all, the officers are going to have to justify their search (which they will). Second, your brother is facing a minimum of 1...

How do I proceed with a class A Misdemeanor in Palatine, IL?

Well, now that you've given a statement, your best bet is to try to work out a deal. Cook County has a deferred prosecution program for first time...

My son was murdered by a drug dealer and the state attorney dropped all charges. Can I get a lawyer and have the case reopen?

Only the prosecutor can bring criminal charges. At this time he or she feels that there is not enough evidence to sustain a conviction. Or the...

Can I ever own a gun ?

Texas law will govern but it's doubtful whether you can ever own a gun. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from owning a gun.

I have a forgery conviction, the offense was caught 3/2011, I didn't receive any jail time, I cashed a 1290 dollar check

It sounds like you might qualify for sealing but you must wait 4 years from the termination date of your probation. When did it end + four years.

Can someone born in the USA go to jail for sexually abusing a little girl in Mexico?

But i think your question is can he be prosecuted here for a sexual assault that occurred in Mexico. The answer is no.

How many contiue are a public defender allow before trail and how many contiue are the state allow before trail

The only limit on continuances is that imposed by the judge. Depending on the type of case, the judge can grant continuances into infinity as long...

Are there any attorneys in Cook County (Illinois) willing to accept payments for a first time DUI/DWI charge?

There are many qualified attorneys in the area. Depending on where your case will be heard, contact that local Bar Association. When in doubt,...

Criminal case

If someone was charged, the victim will know about it because the prosecutor will contact them at least for an id. The prosecutor also will want...