My friend & I were caught stealing about $60 worth of merchandise from Kmart this morning in chicago illinois what happens next?

Do not pay the fine. As the other attorneys stated, this is a civil demand and if you were not arrested you do not have a court date and will not...

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be eligible for court supervision, but it isn't a given. A DUI is a serious offense with...

The answer is no. The $300 is a civil demand letter. You are not required to pay it, nor should you. There is no judgment against you and if the...

The Court is required to inform defendants of certain rights so that all criminal defendants are aware of their rights and protections in court....

Do i have the right to obtain a police report for a traffic stop, driving on suspended license? The police are telling me no.

If you are charged with an offense, you may be entitled to the police report as part of the discovery your attorney can request under People vs....

17 year old charged with theft from parent, now 18 going to juvenile court

Whether the public defender is appointed is not a question of age, but of means to pay. If your son's income is low enough or he has few enough...

17 yr girl, ticket 4 passing a school bus coming toward her. 1st 1 of 4 cars that were pulled over. No time to stop! 45 mph

A case like this can frequently be resolved on the first court date, especially if you hire a attorney. An attorney can also advise you whether it...

Will a judge prosecute to the fullest for first-offense Theft of Service (fare evasion)? Do I need an attorney?

You may qualify for a public defender, but you should also look into hiring a private attorney. It may not be as expensive as you think and most...

Whats the chances of me beating a ticket in cookcounty for not yelding to pedestrians in a crosswalk and are there court cost ?

Many factors play into whether you can "beat" a charge. It would be impossible to say, even given the information you've provided, what a judge or...

What is the process for being picked up by the police once an arrest warrant has been issued for simple battery?

If your landlord is arrested, the court will set a bond amount. If the amount is greater than 0 and your landlord can post 10% of that amount, she...

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