What can I expect for 1st time violating probation

You need to have an attorney present at your violation hearing. You are on probation for a very serious offense and while you have been doing well...

What does it mean when there's and open charge?

From your description, it sounds like the Defendant was placed on supervision, probation or conditional discharge. When the Defendant plead guilty,...

The value of the items would make your offense a class 3 felony which is punishable by 2-5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. If you...

Can you be arrested without a warrant?

The two general ways a person can be arrested are if a court issues an arrest warrant or if an officer sees you committing a criminal offense or...

The filing of a violation will not show on your background check. If a judgment is entered on the violation, then it will appear on your background...

Is there a chance I will go to jail if the jugde feels like I am behind paying my court fine for court supervision?

If you wait too long to pay your court supervision fines, the court may file a violation against you that could jeopardize your court supervision...

My husband was in daily report for a dui now he's in jail for a mfg/del can 2.5<10 grams/sch what should we except now

The drug charge (which is a felony) will cause your husband's DUI case to be violated if he was on court supervision or probation. The court will...

I have a Class A Misdemeanor. This is my first offense and was just wondering what my options are.

A class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 1 year (364 days) in county jail. Since this is your first offense, there is a small chance of you...

Is resisting arrest a threat of physical force?

You do not resist arrest by simply threatening physical force toward an officer. More accurately, you may be charged with aggravated assault for...

How do I get a continuance for Public Urination and how much do you think it will cost me?

Is your case being heard in a cook county criminal court or at 400 W Superior? Were you arrested or ticketed? Depending on these answers, you will...