Yes, but you will lose your case based on these facts.

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Do you have court at harrison and kedzie or Belmont and western?

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Should I get a defense attorney?

Yes, you absolutely need an attorney. You do not want this in your record.

I had a domestic,I went to court I surrendered my foid card, they dropped all the charges how do I get my foid card back?

Contact FOID in Springfield and expunge the arrest.

Do i need to pay this parking ticket ?

Yes you need to pay the parking ticket.

Hello , charged with theft under 500 , case was thrown out next day , will my record reflect this arrest? Should I file to seal?

Yes, the arrest will be on your record until you expunge it.

Is this going to be on my permanent record and do I need a lawyer?

If you walk into court without an attorney and plead guilty it will be on your record. An attorney can you get you deferred prosecution which will...

A victim's testimony is enough for a domestic battery conviction.

Do not pay the civil demand. Hire an attorney for the retail theft case.

What kind of sentence can I expect in Illinois?

If a gun was involved 21 years is the minimum. If not its 6-30 years.