What's a realistic punishment for a first-time offender charged w misdemeanor criminal destruction of property?

I don't know what they do in chicago. But, down in southern il, a likely disposition might be 2 years of court supervision, which would result in ...

What can I do about being unwantingly messaged?

Report them to the police with copies of all messages, yours and the other persons. If you have told them to stop communicating with you and they...

Assuming that there is a writing of what the anonymous tip or statement, a defendant is entitled to that information. However, like Judy said, it...

If I win my case against the state, can they use my bond to pay my PD?

Absolutely your Bond can be used to pay your pd's fees. Here is the deal. If you can afford to get out on Bond, you can afford a lawyer or part...

Can I get early probation, and can I get my resume record expunged.

You need to wait 2 years after your supervision has ended for expungement. Talk to your lawyer about early termination of supervision.

Looking for help with having records expunged or sealed in Illinois.

I concur with my colleagues. You need to hire a lawyer.

If someone didn't press charges when an assault first happened can you still press them later?

It is unlikelyour that the state will file a charge It's he said vs she said now. All evidence like his public hairs on her, a rape kit, etc is...

Do out of state DUIs carry over?

Yes, duis carry over. She can be recharged under the felony statute if the decide to do so. A bunch of those tickets will likely be thrown out...

What happens if I get a misdemeanor while under a court case for another misdemeanor?

If you are on supervision or probation, you have violated it by committing another offense. Your current sentence can be revoked and you can be...

Hoe does the appeals process work in Illinois?

It would be rare to have a basis for appeal. One either was driving on a suspended license or not. He has done this before. His sentence was in...