What should I do when the police won't help me with a grand theft committed against me?

It is illegal to record a phone call in Illinois without that person's consent, so your recording is inadmissible in the case in chief. ...

Would one speeding ticket after 18th birthday prevent an expungement on a juvenile record with a felony or class A misdemeanor?

Assuming the speeding ticket wasnt a conviction for a misdemeanor, it should not stop an expungement or sealing. Contact an attorney that handles...

Convicted no evidence, how can this happen and how can post trial be denied

The case went to trial by jury and the jury believed the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In a fraud case, as in any case, there...

What are some reasons for an ex sex offender to not be paroled to my house?

There are a number of reasons the location is being denied, including If you have a child living with you, proximity to child care/schools/parks,...

Some confusion on how long you have to wait to have retail theft expunged?

Two years from the successful termination of supervision. You should be eligible right now to petition. The process usually takes between 9 months...

My daughter(16 ) got caught with 1 gram of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in school, what exactly will happen in court?

You should set up a few consultations with attorneys and retain counsel as soon as possible, preferably well prior to your daughter's court date. ...

Take care of your warrant. Any landlord that finds out about the warrant is not going to view it as a positive thing. Who would you rather rent...

Do i need a lawyer in a revoking of supervision case?

Yes, if you want the best possible chance of getting additional time to complete the terms of the disposition. Your attorney asked you to complete...

What might be a reason for NO BOND court decision?

As others have stated, the usual reasons for no bail/no bond can be found in the defendants record. People with long history's of arrests and...

I was going 40mph over the limit on a highway. This is my first offense, what are the most minimal/real charges I could face?

This class A misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail and fines of up to $2500. Jail time is highly unlikely, as is anything close...