Judicial Supervision is a type of sentence. It is not considered, legally, to be a conviction. You will, however, still have a public court file...

Can a felony charge be reduced to a misdemeanor?

Much depends on the prosecutor, the judge, and the circumstances of the case. Is it possible to get a reduced charge? Yes, it is possible. But,...

If the defendant shows up to court to enter a plea without having found representation, what happens?

I have never seen a judge not give a defendant extra time to hire a lawyer even if that means a couple of extra court appearances before the lawyer...

Can charges be pressed by the state for domestic battery if the person who was assulted doesnt want to press charges? illinois

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In Illinois, some felonies can be expunged and others can only be sealed. What is the point in " sealing " records?

Sealing your record is a good thing to do, however, it only applies to government records. Due to the private databases out there, expunging and...

Does court supervision in IL can remove the moving violations convictions?

A sentence of supervision prevents a conviction from coming into existence. If you are over 21 and are CONVICTED of 3 "moving violations" in a...

Can i get a dui and arrested in illinois for driving my truck on my own my property and hitting my own tree?

My colleagues are correct. I have provided a link to a recent appellate court case that you can take a look at if you want to. This case contains...

Misdemeanor battery with a plea of guilty to get supervison

As a matter of law, when you complete supervision, you don't have a conviction on your record for that case. But, not having a conviction on your...

Will i lose my license

I would need to see your driving abstract to know exactly what your situation is, but, it sounds like you are in danger of losing your license. It...

I have been picked up once for a felony crime but it was thrown out will this affect me getting a job?

You might want to consider expunging your arrest. Contact a lawyer in the county where the police arrested you if you want a lawyer to help you...