I do not have a record but have a court date for obstruction. had a fight with family members and the three of us were arrested

At a minimum, obstruction is a class a misdemeanor. That means you will need an attorney. Either hire one now, or if you are indigent, request a...

Is probation an option at a preliminary hearing on a drug and handgun charge....the items were not on the defendents person but

Probably not. While some cases can be disposed of with types of probation at the preliminary hearing stage, this type is typically not. That does...

Did not said.. do not right on red ..

It probably means you went through a rolling right on red without coming to a full stop before the white line. Red light photo enforced does not...

How do file a first offender probation, petition to expunge a class x drug offense of intent to deliver after 5 yrs.

It cannot be expunged. Your request for clemency is your only hope

Plea bargaining

The answer is a 402 conference. If you have one in both cases, you find out if the judge will go along with the deal

I am a victim of an armed robbery and i was just recently got a subpoena to court if i dont go would they let the crimanal free

The case probably cannot proceed without your testimony. The state can force you to appear and testify. If you refuse to testify, the judge can...

At type of an attorney would I need in order to get an expungement?

Criminal attorneys routinely deal with expungements. You indicated the conviction was a felony, and if it were in Illinois that would make it...

What is needed to press charges for Criminal Trespassing?

Criminal trespass involves being in a location where signs prohibit entry or remaining in a location after having been requested to leave. Hire an...

Is probation possible on a first time offender charged with a class 2 and class 4?

Both of these charges are probationable without additional background. That does not mean it cannot include a time of incarceration in a county...

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How long can I be detained without an arrest being made?

Placed in handcuffs in the back of a squad car may be considered an arrest, if subsequently it became important in a motion to quash an arrest. If...