Police Officers Said If "Cooperate" In Regards To Drug Ticket It Will Be Dropped?

Until two years ago, the law was clear on this. The Officers had no authority to make that promise and therefore it is unenforceable. Then the...

Long ago and far away I was a public defender. It was not unusual for me to be scheduled in four courtrooms at the same time. I was fortunate...

Expunged Chicago felony shows up in Google. Can it be removed?

That site will take it down upon a request from counsel. In six mos. it'll pop up again, rinse and repeat. It is probably worth it to police it. ...

Will you be in trouble if you hit someone’s car from the back but not really bad and they take a picture of the plates?

You can say, without fear of successful contradiction, is "Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident" is some trouble. Better practice would...

Can my 16yr old son be facing criminal charges for shoplifting at JCP? If so what is the SOL they have to file charges?

The SOL for a misdemeanor is 18 Mos. from date of occurrence.

Sure. You're not legal to drive it so he can seize it or have it impounded or just towed for security. If he has the power to take the car,...

Is it ethical for my lawyer to hire experts without consulting me about the cost?

Start with your engagement agreement. The rights and responsibilities of the parties are usually spelled out there.

Parole violation reinstated and they knew about all charges?

Absolutely. The most basic principle of MSR is law abiding behavior. IDOC is not expected to learn about every charge simultaneously. Sounds...

You have a defense. What you did was terminally stupid but if you get a lawyer who know the limits of “alarm or disturb” you will win. If you...

Is it illegal to provide my tenants forwarding address to creditors and agencies?

As long as you’re a mere landlord and no kind of caregiver, you can exercise your own judgment about the forwarding address.