Speeding violation 97 miles in Springfield, IL

27 mph over is "aggravated speeding," which is a misdemeanor in Illinois. A court appearance will be required for that charge unless you retain an...

The booking charge (and often the charge title on formal charges) is generally captioned "Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance" because...

Will I be charged? What will be my consequences and how may I mitigate it? (Illinois)

If this occurred in or around Springfield, it may be very possible to negotiate a resolution without formal charges. But you will almost certainly...

I was released from probation through court completed successfully Now they want to reinstate it Can they do that

Did a judge sign an order terminating your probation prior to the original end date? Is it alleged that you violated your probation? You should...

Do I need lawyer or is this something I can go into court see if they offer supervision?

In Illinois, 26 or more over the limit is classified as "aggravated speeding," a misdemeanor offense. In Sangamon County, the State's Attorney's...

Will the state of il grant me time to get affairs sorted before jail time?

Once you are convicted (whether by guilty plea or after trial) and sentenced, the judge can order that you begin your sentence immediately, or he...

I got a DUI and I am under 21, what should I do next?

A DUI arrest, and everything that comes with it, is far more complicated than a minor traffic ticket, and can have a significant effect on your...

I think you're mixing up dram shop law (in a civil case, a bar might also be liable to the victim of, e.g., a drunk driver) with criminal...

How much time am I looing at for driving on revoked

This depends on how the offense is charged. If charged as a Class A misdemeanor, the max would be 364 days. However, if, for instance, you are...

CRIMINAL CASE

If your case is in Sangamon County Circuit Court, most judges here will allow a new attorney to continue a trial setting on your behalf if...