You cannot pick your public defender- you can only choose to have one if you are eligible. I heard there is an organization called Edgar County...

Tazewell County has a diversion program - he may be offered this option. You should do all you can to ensure that a battery does not end up on his...

It is unlikely. Prosecutors have a way of giving a slap on the wrist for a first offense, especially since the amount would only be charged as a...

In Illinois, if a witness (like a cop) lies to the grand jury or the prosecutor misleads the grand jury, an indictment can be dismissed. Call a...

He will probably be released, and not detained. The state has to file a petition to detain and take part in a hearing. State has to have good...

No, it shouldn't. Only new charges AFTER the disposition of court supervision could affect the court supervision on the old charge.

Try to call and/or write a correction letter. Getting through via telephone seems difficult. Call a lawyer to brainstorm a solution.

Yes, the state can bring a new charge, similar to previous one.

Just get the dismissal and charge expunged from your record. Asap.

The judge probably just entered a conviction, if you were on court supervision. You can find your proof from the clerk's office. They can direct...