How can I increase my chances of receiving community service, or counseling for an underaged drinking ticket?

Your best bet is to refrain from violating any more laws and retain a local attorney. This type of ticket needs to be properly resolved by an...

If you're the Petitioner, you don't have to fill out and file an Appearance. This is because you previously informed the court and the Respondent...

How can i get the police record and court record ?

For your court record you need to go to the court clerk's office at any Cook County courthouse with your ticket number and ask to purchase a...

The judges decision for me is Affirmed the claiment ( thats me) is eligible for benefits. Does that mean i won??

That would mean that whatever court or administrative law entity was reviewing the judge's decision to grant you benefits has upheld the judge's...

After I go to court for a misdemeanor what happens?

We would need more facts to answer your question. If you are in some type of diversion program where the case is put on hold and then outright...

Should I allow police to interview my 17 year old son?

You should hire an attorney for your son, and decline any interviews without the attorney present. You should also talk to your son and advise...

What happens if my boyfriend doesn't show up to his domestic violence case ?

Your bf should show up on his court date, there's generally no reason for him to be arrested on a routine court appearance if he is following the...

This means that you have a bond forfeiture pending, which means that you did not show up to court on your court date and the bond in your case is...

How long does a person have to be staying with you for a fight to be considered domestic?

Under Illinois law, there is no specific time requirement for how long you have to live together. All that is required is that you are living with...

It depends on a number of factors including the evidence against you or lack of it, the circumstances of what happened, your attorney's negotiation...