If deadly force is justified against one person is it justified against the others, which requires an acquittal of all counts?

The purpose of this page is to give some guidance to people with ongoing legal problems or decisions. As near as I understand the terms of...

I live in Illinois can you have the diversion program in more than one county.

Don't lie but don't broadcast diversion I. Chaos is your friend.

The only thing I would add to this great advice is to be very vague. Specificity is not your friend.

I have been laid off from my job since April 4th, my old job wanted me to rehire I have been collecting unemployment

In addition to Judy's fine advice, KEEP CERTIFYING.

I was falsely accused of DUI, there was alcohol in the truck but none of it had been drank.

Much of this will be disposed of by the papers you were given when detained. Video could also be useful. Hire counsel quickly.

Will I be arrested for having accusations about me that I stole narcotics from work?

You need someone who does both professional licensing and criminal defense. There are very few of us downstate. Act quickly because this could...

21 yrs old- speeding ticket in May of 2013. SOS suspended license in May of 2014 for 1 year. How can they wait this long?

The delay is almost always in the clerk's office. Not SOS. When you were under 21, you were allowed two movers every two years. This was covered...

I have to go to court for going 13 miles over the speed limit. How to get out of paying speeding ticket?

Focus on avoiding the points, they'll give you time to pay up. Think supervision or amendment of charges.

Is it legal for an attorney to take 40% from a contingency case and still claim cost?

Check your engagement agreement. You are entitled to an itemization. You are not entitled to have the lawyer fund your costs. Depositions and...

Was Drug tested and came out clean

You're going to have to skip the "medical weed." The cannabanoid salts will stay in your system a long time and, as counsel noted, are only legal...