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I received a drinking ticket in a state park in IL. This is my first offense, and i'm twenty should i consider a lawyer?
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Answered on August 28, 2014
If its charged as a local ordinance then you have no issue. If it's charged as a minor drinking criminal misdemeanor (if your local court has the...
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Could my brother fly with a warrant for his arrest in another state?
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Answered on August 26, 2014
If it's a felony warrant and the prosecutor has directed the sheriff to place the warrant in one or both national databases and your brother comes...
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What happens if you are caught driving on a revoked license?
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Answered on August 25, 2014
If you're out of stephenson county and this would be your first driving suspended/revoked then I would suggest going to the Freeport DMV, get a...
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Should someone accept the first plea bargain they get?
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Answered on August 22, 2014
If there's a pending prelim and the offer is to a first offender initiative or a similar deferred program that avoids a guilty plea that's about...
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I got a DUI 4 years ago and i completed court ordered alcohol assessment classes. I talked to a hearing officer 2 months ago
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Answered on August 22, 2014
If you already have an updated assessment, have completed your required treatment and the decision was unfavorable they issue you a letter at an...
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What are the sentences for credit card fraud for less than $1000 in Illinois? What can I do in my situation?
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Answered on August 22, 2014
Even if you are charged, you should be eligible for the first offender initiative or a Cook County specific deferral program. They will either...
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Got an underage drinking ticket instead of a DUI, could DUI be brought up at court?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
The judge won't be the one increasing your charge. On review the state attorney on your case may attempt to increase the charge. What you want to...
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20 yr old made 1st court appearance for illegal consumption. We asked for disorderly conduct to save his CDL.
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Answered on August 21, 2014
I think you posted this same question a few weeks back - or someone in Aledo with similar facts did. The ASA on those cases isn't a pushover and if...
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What is the law on cell phone usage in a car while driving? Thinking of fighting a ticket.
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Answered on August 19, 2014
Illinois is a "one touch" statute by how I read it. Turning it on to initiate or terminate a call is a good case to fight in my opinion. I haven't...
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Is it possible to NOT serve time for a Class 4 Felony DUI - FIRST OFFENSE, CLEAN RECORD?
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Answered on August 18, 2014
It also depends on what your license is suspended for that brought on the felony enhancememt. If you have a clean record and a good set of facts,...
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