Is there a statue of limitations on a felony in Illinois if a warrant has been issued for questioning.

There is no such thing as a statute of limitations (SOL) for questioning. For crimes, however, the State does have a SOL within which to bring a...

Consult with a lawyer regarding your situation. Counsel can take a look at the facts and circumstances and give you his/her informed opinion as to...

What is the legal of problem periodic?

If you had an attorney on the case, consult with him/her regarding your situation. Your attorney can help you find an accommodation for your...

A ticket for not having baby in a child seat. Can I just pay the ticket or do I have to go to court

Read your ticket and see whether or not it requires a court appearance. If it requires an appearance, show up to court on time and be nice to the...

You will not be penalized for retaining an attorney. Judges oversee the proceedings and are accustomed to seeing counsel on both sides, whether a...

What is a petition to vacate?

Consult with a criminal defense attorney regarding your situation. The petition to vacate could very well be related to the conditional discharge,...

Will I have the chance to stay on house arrest or would I face jail time?

Consult a criminal defense attorney regarding your situation. Class X felonies are non-probationable in Illinois, meaning imprisonment is mandatory...

What happens if my son fires his attorney 2 years into a criminal case where he no longer trusts his lawyer?

Your son is free to hire new counsel to defend him against such serious charges. If a new attorney comes in on the case, then the new attorney will...

If you received a conviction that was under a statue that was later ruled unconstitutional can that conviction be used for any p

Consult an attorney regarding your situation. More facts are needed to assess the validity of the conviction.

Consult a criminal defense attorney regarding your situation. Generally, an officer can search a person after a lawful arrest. If the officer has...