I was given a citation for obstructing a officer and sent to coury what will happen in court???

First off, if you are required to go to court for an obstructing an officer ticket, there is a chance that you are being charged with a...

Arrested for someone else's case

I agree. Retain a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Additionally, in Chicago, people are identified by their IR number (internal records, I...

What additional steps should I take in fighting a running a red light ticket?

Good luck. Bench trials for red light tickets are tough even with an attorney. It's basically your word against the officer's. Additionally, you...

How do I stop being harassed by suppose to be lawyers?

If it is a legitemate debt and the "lawyers" are debt collectors, requesting that they stop in writing is the right thing to do. Creditors are...

Is the following double jepordy?

Not double jeopardy, however if you are arrested for DUI, you generally cannot be found "not guilty" of DUI in any civil court. The only civil...

Recently my ex wife's new husband came to my house against my wishes to pick up MY daughter after visitation. He drove up little

You not only should hire a criminal defense attorney immediately, but you should do everything you can to get this post removed from AVVO and any...

What is the usual sentence of a first time offender for PCS?

Just to supplement the other answers, your friend's attorney will most likely explore the option (if available in that county) of a deferred...

My first question to you is what was the reason you were in court that day? Was it a check-in date on the Conditional Discharge? It is correct...

States attorney going back on deal in IL

There is some case law about written agreements to cooperate and State's Attorneys breaching their agreements, however I do not know the exact...

If the failure to appear letter is based on a paperwork or data entry error, you should appear at the scheduled court date to clear it up. Judges...