Do I need an attorney present for a preliminary hearing??

You would be silly not to have an attorney present. Stop taking legal advice from police officers.

Should I get an attorney?

I'll defer to my colleagues who handle accident disputes as to whether you should retain an attorney to handle the insurance dispute. I would...

That sounds roughly correct, although I would hasten to add that certain more serious offenses remain on the abstract longer. The SOS does not seem...

You may qualify for the indigent pricing available at some DUI counseling locations. The issue here is: are you making every possible effort to...

I checked the warrant datebase , and found I have warrant ,

Consider hiring an attorney to look into this for you. He/She will be able to help you understand whether and why the warrant was issued.

If a person is being basically charged with criminal property damage does officer have to read Miranda rights?

There is no independent or Constitutional requirement that Miranda rights be read to a defendant. Police only need to do it when they are...

I had a DUI expunged in Illinois and it has been removed via ISP and @ Dist 5 courthouse. Will this be rem'd from my driv record

It should be, although the statutory summary suspension will remain if that wasn't dealt with.

Have a hearing for a Ordinance Citation 131.02(A) Unlawful Possession and Consumption by under age persons, what will happen

I recommend hiring an attorney to help you minimize the consequences. As Ms. Goldstein points out, Will County can be especially tough on underage...

I was speeding 28 miles over the speed limit and issued a ticket for a mistmeaner in will county

Since you have representation, these are great questions to ask your attorney. That's what you're paying him/her for.

License suspension/jail time? Have retail theft case supervision and supervision for a speeding ticket.

Your best bet (for your record) is to try to have the ticket amended. As it is charged, the ticket is not eligible for court supervision and may...