Circuit court changed my ordinance violation to a misdemeanor without telling me. What can I do?

This sounds like you need an attorney to assist you in verifying the record and possibly communicating with the clerk and prosecutor's office. An...

Question is can I get it expunged or sealed there was no weapons involved it was like a month after I turn 18 im 21 now.

The expungement laws in Illinois do not recognize the offense you are convicted of as expungeable. You may be eligible for some type of other...

I'm just wondering will I get tested that day ?

The best course of action is to assume that you will be tested. If you drop dirty, they may use the result as a baseline to determine whether your...

What should I expect from my case, and how do I prepare for this?

If you are the victim of a crime, you should report it to the police. If you have already done so, and charges have been filed, the county...

What would happened to a class 3 retail theft.

Generally, Class 3 offenses are punishable between 2-5 years in the state penitentiary. Depending on a persons criminal history, he/she may be...

Hi, I`m applying for a job & they`re asking me for finger prints.

Different employers have different hiring criteria. Government jobs are different from private employers and may require stricter background...

Generally, DUI jail sentences are served at 50%, except for certain enhanced or aggravated charges. To be better informed about what you are...

My brother is in prison for murder, is there anyway I can pay a lawyer to get his time reduced. He has been incarcerted for 7yrs

Post-conviction motions and other relief may be available, if the facts and circumstances support it. You need to consult with an attorney to...

Do i need to pay this civil claim to Palmer, Reifler & Associates?

Most demand letters are not followed up with a lawsuit for non-payment. The cost to file suit outweighs the amount sought to be collected....

DUI

All possible dispositions are dependent on the specific facts, evidence and circumstances of each case. Generically, it may be possible to go to...