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Charged w/Domestic battery/stragulation. On probation currently still under fed jurisdiction. What kinda time am I looking at?
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Answered on November 15, 2015
You can receive additional time on your parole, up to the time remaining on your sentence. You can also do time on your new charge. Whether you...
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Can a police officer go after you if not in his vehicle while you pass by?
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Answered on November 14, 2015
Yes, if he claims he paced you (not applicable here), or he saw you travelling much faster than other traffic. In that case, however, the charge...
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Can your car be taken away because passenger has marijuana?
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Answered on November 14, 2015
Too much info is missing. If he is charged with constructive possession, meaning it wasn't on him, but close enough to be in his reach, he could...
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How many times can the charge be changed
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Answered on November 14, 2015
They can amend the charges right up until the start of trial, but the court will continue the case so that the attorney has time to prepare. That...
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Municipal violation for shoplifting-- will I get sued?
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Answered on November 14, 2015
Yes it is a ploy. Some law firms (usually out of state) send these letters hoping somebody will pay up. If the worst thing happens and they do...
Can a person use your address (who does not live with you) for his probation officer and if so is it illegal?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
And what are the terms of his probation? If he is required to give the probation officer his residence address and he gives yours but isn't living...
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Can u get a resisting arrest off your background ? Or can u get it sealed?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
So what happened on your case? Were you convicted? dDd you try the case? Did you plead guilty? Did you get a reduced charge, diversion or court...
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Will I get jail time for my first Felony?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
Do NOT pay restitution before your attorney plea bargains your case with the state's attorney, as one non-Illinois lawyer has suggested. If you do,...
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Is it too late?
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Answered on November 13, 2015
Contact a criminal attorney that does appeals and post conviction cases. His chances are extremely limited at this point because there are strict...
Can I press charges for an assault by a mentally ill person and seek compensation?
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Answered on November 12, 2015
Of course she can file a complaint with the police. But the longer she waits the less chance that it will be pursued by the police and State's...