If I feel my public defender is not doing things to prove my innocence in getting the evidence, can I fire her?

Although appointed as your attorney free of charge to you, that does not make them any less of an attorney. In fact a lot of public defenders are...

Here is the applicable law. 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5 Driving 31 miles per hour or more in excess of applicable limit. (a) A person who drives a...

Class A marijuana possession and given 2 years probation

Class A Misdemeanors... defined by Illinois Statute 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55 ... more information and links on our website. Misdemeanor Sentencing...

What are the laws regarding sexual consent with an alcohol induced partner?

I agree with most of the posts above, however, I add the following comment. If a person realizes at some point during a situation, as briefly...

The 410 statue reads in the relevant part: (f) Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation, the court shall discharge the person and...

Should I hire a lawyer;; and how do I go about keeping a clean record. I hope I'm an easy case!!! Female 19 clean record.

A good defense attorney will be able to get you a disposition that will allow this to be removed from your record. The only question is how fast...

As I am answering this question a little late, your son has probably already had his bond hearing and is either in custody, or you have bonded him...

Can i get a criminal record for battery if the case is dismissed?

There are so many ways that this case can be beat at trial, or dismissed prior to trial. A good lawyer can help facilitate that for you. And yes,...

Is it possible to get TASC probation for retail theft over 300 with a prior drug felony conviction (I did time)?

You will have to get a TASC evaluation done. If TASC determines that you are Eligible and Acceptable then yes, but the next step would be to have...

What kind of sentence am I looking at for a retail theft felony in Illinois. (I have 2 previous theft felonies, class 4 and X)

Yes, I agree you are looking at 1 - 6 years in jail, but I disagree that you are going to prison... you are only going to prison if they can prove...