Hire an attorney, do not write the judge a letter.

If you put a motion in,and the state say they are still not ready. How many times do they get, or is there a certain time limit?

There is no time limit. If you are not happy with your attorney hire a new one.

What is mental health court?

Mental health probation is a special court call where the focus is on helping people with mental illness. The staff has more experience handling...

Close friend, stole marijuana; charged with residential burglary and denied bail. how much do you think his sentence will be?

The case carries 4-15 years and is not probationable. The range is 4-30 if he was already convicted of home invasion.

First time "failure to register" arrest….is probation /fine possible outcome in cook county?

Probation is possible. Otherwise the case carries 1-6 years.

If drugs were found in a car close by me, would this be considered constructive possession?

Sounds like you have a good case, hire an attorney to fight the charges.

Cook county. If an inmates bond PAYMENT is less than $5000.00 does he qualify for house arrest. How do they qualify for same?

The jail decides who they want to give it to. The attorney can ask the judge but most judges will not do it.

Son-in-law charged and went to court - 720-ILCS 5/12-3 (A) (2). What can he do?

It's a serious case, he needs an attorney.

Son-in-law arrested for simple battery. What are his options?

It's a serious case, he needs an attorney.

Three convictions will get you suspended. Did you get supervision on the first one?