Attorney?

Absolutely your defense lawyer is allowed to speak to your PO. I wish more attorneys would do that. Many times PO's will give the attorney a...

Officer didn't pull us over

Once you asked the officer for directions, his function was something called "community caretaking," When "community caretaking" the officer has...

While working with a customer for my father my brother who is on probation tried to defend my father who is 80 yrs old.

Your Dad should obtain an Order of Protection against Older Bro. He might be able to make younger bro a protected person under the Act without...

Is the criminal defense attorney taking my case pro bono as he never mentioned a fee after consultation

I agree with Jim and would add that, if this lawyer has never rep'd you before and you have no ongoing attorney - client relationship with him or...

If you are over 21 and not suspended or revoked in another state, you do not have to go through the GDL program. Get a rules of the road book,...

Can I get a pardon?

This is definitely not an Ethics Question. I have given it a different label to see if you can get some better answers. The Clemency Powers of...

RULE 5.3: RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING NONLAWYER ASSISTANTs With respect to a nonlawyer employed or retained by or associated with a...

It sounds like your lawyer has not yet filed the motion. This creates an opportunity for you to make an appointment with the attorney, either in...

Can police detain bystanders that have nothing to do with their case in Illinois?

You indicate the police car was not in emergency mode. Police have some powers to restrict civilian activity in emergent circumstances. That...

I do not know what a background sheet is. The only meaningful driving record in Illinois is the "Court Purposes Abstract." You can pick one up at...