When to file a discovery for first offense DUI

As you seem to already have a lawyer, these questions need to be asked of him, as he is in the best situation to answer them for you. $1500 for a...

I'm 16 & my friend is 15. We got caught shoplifting from khols, what are the punishments? What's going to happen?

You need to have your parents handle finding you a lawyer. You are too young and obviously from your criminal past, too ignorant to help yourself...

Is there any way to get bond money back that has been signed over to your lawyer..for example he has done nothing to earn it?

A $250,000 bond means either a very serious charge, or very serious background of the accused, either way (not even knowing the charges) the...

If I am under investigation by the police and I think there is a grand jury indictment, should I have an investigator

You commented a question of how to proceed, the answer is simple, hire a layer that knows how to handle these investigations, and keep you mouth...

What happens when you can't afford bond but there was no sentencing as of yet?

He will stay in jail until he posts the bond or resolves the case via trial or plea. If he can't afford $1,000 for bond a private attorney is an...

Okay so recently I have recieved a ticket for consumption/possession of alcohol. I was sent home after that with a court date.

At the courthouse you are going to on Old Orchard Road in Skokie at age 14 the Judge will require at least one of your parents to be present, so...

I use the affirmative defense of Self Defense all the time. The facts have to fit the defense, and that will be determined during the trial......

Should I hire an attorney

It seems like your problems stem from financial misfeasance. Firstly, you will need to hire an attorney if you get charged, and that is probably...

Not all police cars are equipped with dashboard cams... so if there was video and it got deleted you will need to address that issue with an...

If your driving privileges are in jeopardy for a DUI type offense the officer would need to physically hand you a copy of a "Notice of Summary...