DUI

You can and should ask (politely) and explain that you lost your job and will need more time to accumulate funds. In the meantime, if your mother...

DUI Expungement

Contact the State Police section responsible for dealing with expungement. In Illinois, the State Police, upon receiving an order to expunge,...

Sobriety tests - is probably cause required to take the test.

Once your officer observes any traffic violation (and in many states, even an equipment violation) he or she can effect a traffic enforcement stop....

Dui

Each jurisdiction acts on its own laws, and if Mississippi will not issue a license or permit, that may not be the place to look. Perhaps a state,...

Retainer Fees

Each jurisdiction is different and each state Bar has their own regulatory bodies governing such issues, but the answer may at least depend on two...

Criminal charges

First of all, your son should not be stating anything to anyone but his lawyer from this moment forward. He absolutely may be criminally liable if...

Federal criminal defense

Without a doubt, obtaining counsel early is a great idea. If you have an open and honest discussion with your attorney, he or she can help you...

As others have indicated, the primary question is whether the noise violation was the officer's basis for initiating the traffic stop. If so, your...

Alcohol, DUI, involved in accident and received ticket in IL

As far as criminal responsibility, voluntary intoxication is not a defense to DUI in Illinois. Your boyfriend does not likely bear criminal...

Procedure for getting prior battery conviction expunged under IL state law

While a battery conviction can't be sealed or expunged, you should examine the record to be sure the person was placed on probation. I've...