Why is it that a Michigan Probation Court Service is saying they will pay a visit to Illinois to check up on the probationee.

The normal practice would be to have the probation transferred to the state/county where the defendant lives. I would doubt Michigan probation...

Ok my fiance has a criminal history an just got charged with residential burglary he has I believe one maybe two felonys

While I don't go there regularly; I am familiar with the county and their practices as it is not far from my practice. If he doesn't get the...

Does criminal court offer defendant 1 SOJ as a right the same way they do in civil court?

Yes you can SOJ a judge in criminal court. There are very specific time limits on that, however. If you miss the deadline, then any SOJ motion...

How do I keep a possession of drug paraphernalia of my record for the state of Illinois?

Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided that dog sniffs are not a 'search.' Because the sniff is not a search, they can be used during...

How can i come back into court for my warrant without getting arrested

All your options preferably require the services of an attorney. The other lawyers speak of surrender options. Depending on the facts; a lawyer...

I'm being charged with drug paraphernalia(1st offense) and have two friends who also being charged which I don't want them to be

Yes, you do have options to have it reduced. It can possibly be reduced to a civil infraction under the new decriminalization law. Max fine...

You didn't get arrested because you can't get arrested for these two offenses in IL anymore. Both actions (poss of cannabis and paraphernalia)...

Does a young person need to hire an attorney or will they appoint a public defender.

The others are correct- his income and assets are what determines appointment of PD. I am writing separately to inform you that some colleges and...

How can my probation officer find out about my arrest in Philadelphia when I am under 410 probation in Illinois?

They can find out a couple different ways. a) they can look you up on national databases b) Philly prosecutors can pull your background while...

Why would the feds come in on my misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge

The only thing i can possibly think of that would make the fed threat legitimate is if you were caught on federal property. It still doesn't make...