What is a presentence investigation report, and does the report play an important role in sentencing a defendant?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
The PSI is a book about the defendant and, to a lesser extent, the , the offense. The smart defendant cooperates abundantly with the PO in the...
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17 yr girl, ticket 4 passing a school bus coming toward her. 1st 1 of 4 cars that were pulled over. No time to stop! 45 mph
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Answered on May 28, 2014
It may be good news and it may be bad news but there are going to be two dashcam DVD's in this case. It should be pretty easy to sort out. Get a...
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Probation Violation that should be Quashed
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Answered on May 28, 2014
I'm sorry and I'm sure you believe what you're saying but this story has an enormous aroma to it. When you face a VOP, you are entitled to gobs...
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Who is considered family under the Illinois Service of Process statute?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
I wouldn't be so quick to give ground on that. I haven't looked at the appellate cases but I think "or" means "or" "Of the family" is one...
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Do I have any recourse if I feel my attorney misrepresented my case to me in order to get me to hire them?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
The law is funny in this way: It really doesn't respond to feelings very well at all. If you have evidence you got a cooked estimate to...
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GOT PULLED OVER DRIVING MY FRIENDS CAR THERE WAS ILLEGAL DRUGS IN THE CAR
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Outstanding lawyer comments in this thread. I'll just add this. As a prosecutor I LOVED these cases. It is amazing how easy it is to turn a car...
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Can a DA be held liable for not presenting evidence in a criminal case that can provide proof of guilt?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Bart is right. The way to get a better prosecutor is the election process. Having said that, there are ways to raise the stakes. If your...
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Can I keep with me pepper spray or knife for self defence use?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Thank you for that update. I would just add (as I did when you asked this same question last time) that pepper spray in the hands of a novice is...
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How do I get my divorce attorney to answer emails and phone calls to file continuance.
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Simple ten step Process: 1. Call Attorney's office. 2. Talk to staff. 3. Tell staff you want to make an appointment. 4. Show up for...
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Do i need american driver license
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Answered on May 28, 2014
If you are not a diplomat, you need to go to the Secretary of State of Illinois and ask your question. If you are undocumented but are not in...