Questions answered by Jeremy Wayne Sackett

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I had stereo equipment installed in my car by a business that messed everything up and refuses to take responsibility.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Attorney Goldstein's response is a great roadmap for how to proceed with a small claims case. For further information on local court rules or...

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Do I need to proceed further?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Products liability is an incredibly complex area of law. This is not the kind of case you should try to handle yourself. Hire an attorney in your...

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Extradition Case, the warrant was from Texas, the defendant is being held in Illinois.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

If you believe that the public defender assigned to his case is neglecting him, you might try writing to the Chief Public Defender of the county...

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CA license about to be suspended pending DUI arraignment. No need to drive during suspension, but can I leave license revoked?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

This is a convoluted issue. The answer depends on whether your CA license is currently suspended. If you have not yet been arraigned, there is a...

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Initial charged with 3rd DUI but really 4th DUI? Plea bargaining possible to keep as 3rd?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Sounds like a question for your PD. The quick answer is that even if the prosecution knows that it is technically a 4th DUI, they may decide to...

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What is the sentence in Illinois if you are faced with theft under $500 with two prior convictions over the past 11 years?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Your sentence range depends on whether the prosecution has filed the case as a felony or is proceeding with a misdemeanor charge. Since you had a...

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Paraphernalia charge.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

My colleagues are correct, but I would like to add that you also risk losing your court supervision by not completing your SWAP (Sheriff's Work...

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I plead not guilty to a driving on suspension, I'm very worried about going up against my hometown officer that arrested me.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

Bring your documentation with you to court. Assuming that what you say is true, there is a chance that the prosecutor will dismiss the case. ...

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What is the worst case scenario being caught with prescription drugs (vicodin)without a prescription?? First felony offense.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

Assuming this is a Madison County case, you may be eligible for drug court, redeploy, or a first offender probation that can ultimately keep the...

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CHILD REMOVAL FROM ILLINOIS Is there any possibility of getting this accomplished before August? Is there a reputable attorney?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

Another factor to consider is the judge who will hear your case. There has been a shake-up of the family judges in Madison County, including the...

Jeremy Wayne Sackett's Answers (143)

I had stereo equipment installed in my car by a business that messed everything up and refuses to take responsibility.

Do I need to proceed further?

Extradition Case, the warrant was from Texas, the defendant is being held in Illinois.

CA license about to be suspended pending DUI arraignment. No need to drive during suspension, but can I leave license revoked?

Initial charged with 3rd DUI but really 4th DUI? Plea bargaining possible to keep as 3rd?

What is the sentence in Illinois if you are faced with theft under $500 with two prior convictions over the past 11 years?

Paraphernalia charge.

I plead not guilty to a driving on suspension, I'm very worried about going up against my hometown officer that arrested me.

What is the worst case scenario being caught with prescription drugs (vicodin)without a prescription?? First felony offense.

CHILD REMOVAL FROM ILLINOIS Is there any possibility of getting this accomplished before August? Is there a reputable attorney?