I was charged with burglary, when I tried to cash a check. I do not understand this link. It has been more than three years sinc

It sounds crazy, but a person can get a burglary charge for trying to cash a check. If the check isn't yours, and you enter a building with the...

I have two theft 3rd charges

No Illinois attorney could or should advise you on what to do here. If you had a lawyer for your previous offenses, call them.

Can first time felony offenders get sentenced for more than one year for a class four felony with no background?

Usually on a class 4 with no criminal background whatsoever, its unlikely that you would be looking at prison time. (even less likely in Cook County)

How much time would my brother do for first time burglary he stole jewelry from the house and cellphones but he was invited in

If he was charged with felony theft (not residential burglary), then he can get anything from probation to prison time. He needs to get a good...

I got a DUI in NC in 2012 & am still awaiting trial. I am moving to FL in two weeks. Will I be able to get a FL dl?

Contact an attorney in FL that handles DL issues. They'll probably be able to answer your question fairly quickly...and for free. You probably...

Do I need to worry?

You haven't given enough info. If you received a summons, you need to appear. Don't trust a police officer's advice on whether you need to...

What is a legal safety order?

Unlikely, that it is legit. Don't give them any financial info. If they continue to contact you, consider contacting law enforcement.

What's most important to do 1st? I'm Pro-se in divorce. For a status court date, before trial gets set? Need to prove assets.

Prairie State Legal Services in Bloomington handles this type of case. You might start there. If you try to handle this on your own (which I...

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Seeking a ProBono Lawyer, that has dealt with murder charge

Looking for a criminal defense attorney that has handled multiple murder cases? Look no further than your local public defender. In Cook County...

A friend of mine got a DUI in his driveway in a mobile home park where he lives and the police towed his ATV out of his drive.

If he is legally intoxicated and is operating a motor vehicle, they can arrest him for DUI and ask him to provide a breath test. He can get a DUI...