How long does it take for a police report to get into the system, and charges are applied?

Police reports do not automatically turn into criminal charges. Depending on what the incident reported is the person reported may or may not hear...

If I have two cases and they both run co-current. Should I receive the same amount of time on both cases

Yes. When you are sentenced to concurrent time in two or more charges, the credit for time served is credited against all the sentences

A nolle prosequi is the equivalent of a dismissal on the motion of the State. The Illinois Supreme Court stated: "This court, without dissent,...

Do meet legal def of victim of domestic violence if another tenant in my building beat me up and won't let me into my own home?

If your only relationship was that you both live in the same building and have the same landlord, then you cannot get a Domestic Violence Order of...

I was arrested for petty theft in 2012, does that mean I was automatically convicted?

When you entered into the pretrial diversion program they almost certainly had you sign an agreement saying that you would do certain things and...

Can I still Appeal in my Divorce Case?

I agree with the other attorneys that the time to appeal has expired. An appeal must be filed within 30 days of the final judgment or the ruling...

I got caught shoplifting I'm 22 what can happen please help I'm scared

You are getting the correct advice. Consider it a lesson learned and don't pay the civil penalty voluntarily. What happened was that it was getting...

What are the chances of me going to jail?

Yes, you are going to jail. You are going to jail at least until you can make the new and higher bond the judge sets for you for missing court on...

Can I get any protection as refugee against his previous criminal charge in US?

As I understand it, you are still a US Citizen, so it doesn't appear to me that asylum is applicable to you. As a US Citizen you are entitled to a...