I agree that you should hire a lawyer. That said, most first offenders with a misdemeanor charge in Cook County do not receive a jail sentence. ...

If your case is in Cook County, you need an experienced lawyer to know how to handle it. Some judges will begin to pressure the State, others will...

It is usually half a day, but problems often occur, especially with Domestic Battery cases that have Electronic Monitoring as a condition. The...

If a statute says "shall" sentence between 3-14 years, then probation is not possible. If it says "may" then you must look at the sentencing...

I agree with my friend Jim, but just to clarify, the bond forfeiture stays on your cousins record. He is not convicted of the offense he was...

How my arrest will affect my future employment?

Even though your wife is agreeing to withdraw all charges, that decision is up to the prosecutor. The prosecutor can go forward even if your wife...

It is possible to re-apply. However, it is not a certainty that a new FOID will be granted.

Your question seems to suggest that you think he should be released early because he was innocent. The only avenue to pursue that argument is an...

How much longer will my kids dad be in jail if he was sentenced for two years?

If you go to the IDOC website and look up your husband there should be a projected parole date.

Can I get my foid card back?

It depends on the what your charge was reduced to.