With the help of a lawyer - you can motion to advance the case. The motion can state the reason (you moving). While a serious speeding offense,...

Won't affect your FAFSA application. The civil offense is not criminal; does not result in an arrest or booking (fingerprints & mugshot) and gets...

26 years ago I shoplifters got probation. It is showing up now on background check. I can't get a job. I'm going to be homeless

Definitely look into expunging and sealing. Do a google search for "IL expungement and sealing guide" and look for a URL that says state appellate...

Is a plea agreement binding if I complete my part?

It is possible that this could be considered ineffective assistance of counsel if the crime you plead to carried lifetime registration but you were...

You shouldn't have been arrested. 10grams or less is a civil offense punishable by a fine only in IL. Unless you were selling it - that would be...

Generally speaking the answer is yes. But there are situations in which it could be prohibited. For example, if either one of you did time in...

You get charged with the whole weight of the substance containing the contraband substance. You are better off just having the amount of cannabis...

Can an attorney negotiate a deal for me, in my absence? What should I do?

Definitely send the lawyer. They may be able to explain your absence (because of not being let back in). It is possible for the lawyer to...

I had a client do something similar. Ended up with state fraud charges (felony). It is also a federal offense as others have noted. Depending...

Can you switch treatment centers without permission if treatment was court ordered?

Your friend is not very bright. Around here, if someone is granted a furlough for a specific purpose and neglects that purpose, they are charged...