Do I need to go to court? Should I pay the fine?

If you have been assigned a public defender, these are questions you need to ask her. If you are unhappy with the responsiveness of your public...

My 16 year old son was arrested, what kind of sentencing can I expect?

That will depend on a lot of information to which we do not have access on this forum, including the leniency of the judge and prosecutors handling...

My husband was arrested for resisting arrest and obstruction of police. How long will he be locked up/

Obstruction of justice is a class 4 felony (1-3 years). Resisting can be a class A misdemeanor or a class 4 felony depending on whether the...

How can I beat this ticket?

If you want to fight the ticket, request time to hire an attorney and speak to some traffic attorneys who practice in your county. I wouldn't...

Can I just do some jail time.

I wouldn't recommend doing that. If you can hire an attorney, you should. Otherwise, be honest with the court and perhaps you can have your...

Two DUI's in Illinois. Can I get my license back? If so, will there be restrictions?

Yes, although your license has been revoked, you can apply for reinstatement through the Secretary of State. You'll need to have a hearing and pay...

Yes, you are entitled to a jury trial. The judge cannot force you to choose a bench trial. I would caution you, however, against attempting to...

What is the difference between a conviction as opposed to felony probation, misdemeanor probation, and conditional discharge.

Those are all considered convictions. A conviction does not necessarily mean that you serve jail time.

My son who is twenty was with friends at a huge college block party and one of his friends got into a fist fight with someone

He can be charged, but whether he can be convicted depends on a large number of additional facts. He needs to retain an attorney as soon as possible.

I was convicted for driving without having proof of insurance

If you act quickly, you may be able to file a motion to vacate the conviction and remove the suspension. Speak to a traffic attorney about this...