I'm on first offense probation and I have a drug test tomorrow and think I'm gunna fail. Will I for sure go to jail ?

You took a gamble with the Holy Grail of Sentences and you're worried about JAIL? You should be worrying abouit having ruined the rest of your...

What if your in jail in another state and your court date comes around.

Best approach would be to have his attorney appear and explain. If he simply can't make bond in State 2, that is not willful failure.

Your question is a hodgepodge of relitigating a former case. If you want the answer to your question, Read Supreme Court Rule 137. If you want to...

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What do we do when 17 year old gets caught shoplifting $40 worth of Walmart stuff?

Hopefully Attorney Judy Goldstein will come in here and explain the whole civil penalty scam. The key is not whether he got to the doors but...

I put up an answer earlier and it seems to have disappeared. First, I assume you are both on ILDOC MSR and not Federal. Second, it matters how...

Can I get a civil case deleted if it was dismissed?

There is no doctrine of expungement for civil cases. "Sealing" civil cases is a very hot topic at Judges' meetings. The general rule is they...

I have 2 counts of theft under 500 dollars in the state of Illinois. what's likely to happen?

Keep quiet and hire counsel. If you're indigent ask for a PD.

Very fact-specific situation. They may be able to do ONE fitness for duty exam. Talk to your union and an employment lawyer who does municipal...

I am interested in the definition of "met". Two practical rules apply to this situation: Rule One--never put anything on the internet your mother...

Does the state of Illinois have rules about the retention of records re: complaints against cops regardless the severity?

While I agree with Mr. Osgood's explanation, please know that many departments are unionized and some CBA's contain an agreement that certain minor...