Usually if this is your first offense then you will not go to jail on a misdemeanor theft or retail theft. If it is a felony charge it is...

Unfortunately transferring can be difficult. You can try to get a certified disposition from Wisconsin and transfer it that way. It also depends...

How long until a class B misdemeanor in IL can be sealed?

It is after the date of the termination of probation but there are some considerations. First only some misdemeanors are expungable. Also only...

What is the likelihood of successfully contesting my license suspension?

As the other lawyers will tell you it is difficult to win these hearings. Even if they do not charge you they can suspend your license. It is not...

You need to find out if there is a warrant first. If there is no warrant, you need a lawyer to motion up the case and try to reopen the case if it...

These letters are scare tactics. The best thing is to show them to a criminal attorney. Usually they have nothing to do with the criminal case...

How should I go about this?

The most important thing is to no admit liability. If you pay him you must have a lawyer draw up a document that states you do not admit it...

What happens with the cases?

The problem your friend has is that he picked up another case while a warrant was issued. It sounds like there are 3 different charges, the new...

How much time do the courts have to file charges while being held in jail?

Illinois law requires that a person arrested be brought before a judge “without unnecessary delay” after an arrest under 725 ILCS 5/109-1(a). At...