Is there a way to have a Class X / Class 1 felony removed from my husband's record?

It is unlikely that he will be able remove this from his record. Things may change, but I wouldn't get your hopes up too high. His best bet is...

People somehow believe that if they use code words (which the cops already know) or don't actually make the arrangements, then they are not...

Are domestic battery misdemeanors tickets?

No. A misdemeanor battery is a criminal charge and having a lawyer can make a big difference on what affect, if any, the case has on your future....

Any chance of a 16 year old keeping his drivers license ... if he got additional tickets while on court supervision ?

Find and retain an attorney. There is always a chance that a good attorney can prevent a suspension like you describe.

A neighbor asked my 13 year old son if he wanted to come to his house and smoke crack. Could I press charges?

Call the police and/or the school. Tell your kid to stay away from that kid. Chances are that the individual offering crack was joking, but the...

Is it possible to amend a police report?

You can't amend a report. The statements made by other parties are part of that record. Otherwise, everyone accused of anything would try the same....

What happens if someone files for insufficient counsel? Can that person get a re-trial from this?

The fact that your husband was unaware of his possible sentence is not necessarily grounds for what you believe it would be for. If your husband...

Does Illinois suspend for too many points?

Illinois has a points system, but it does not operate like most traditional points systems. Points do come into play, but not the way other states...

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Im truly innocent. I refuse to accept any sort of plea deal if the state offers.

I agree with my colleagues. If your case is such that you've received a pleas deal and do not wish to accept it, you will likely face a trial. It...

Can a child contest to a search.

Generally, no - a child cannot consent. However, the child lacks standing for any challenge to the search because consent was provided by the...