Theft of service criminal charges

Technically no, he can't. The decision whether to file criminal charges rests with the prosecutor's office. But he can report what he believes is a...

Should I get a traffic lawyer or can I represent myself and just be refreshingly honest and still have a chance to win the case?

While honesty is usually the best policy, it is not a substitute for the knowledge of courtroom procedure. An attorney who handles traffic matters...

Many attorneys handle Secretary of State issues, including the hearings necessary to reinstate a drivers license after DUIs. If you have had 4...

Domestic battery

No. But the case may be charged as a felony depending on the circumstances. More information would be needed to make that determination.

Underage drinking citation in Lake County, IL. What is likely to be my punishment?

You should be able to get court supervision. In Illinois, court supervision is the lightest sentence available for most offenses. It is not...

Retail theft/shoplifting..

If she is concerned about being unrepresented, hire an attorney. Her instincts were right.

I was charged with a dui in Illinois, I have two previous in Michigan 14 years ago

The answers are yes and yes. Given that your prior charges arose out of a different state, it's possible the police didn't have access to them....

Why wouldn't the arresting officer show up to court twice? How many times can these charges keep getting refiled??

The state can refile the charges since I'm guessing you attempted to handle this on your own and did not file a speedy trial demand. As my old boss...

You should never assume a warrant or a traffic ticket are minor, nor should you assume they will go away if you do not address them. You've already...

What happens with a violation of probation if the new charge is dropped?

It might seem as though the probation violation should be automatically dropped as well, but that may not be the case. A probation violation is not...