If I have already been charged with a misdemeanor last year, is it too late to get expunged?

You can't do anything about the plea itself, but you may be able to expunge or seal it after a specified period of time. A local attorney could...

Who can you contact to see if there is a restraining order against you?

You might want to try contacting the police of the area where the incident would arise from. You would also want to try the Clerk's Office of the...

Is it unethical for an attorney to threaten to file a motion asking for court costs if the plaintiff files an appeal?

It is not unethical. You should also be aware that the Federal Court of Appeals can access money sanctions against any party filing a frivolous...

Who gets the ticket for illegal transportation, the driver or the owner of the vehicle?

Odor of alcohol is enough for the police to issue an underage drinking ticket. Intoxication is not the issue in an underage consumption. In many...

My son was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor in Will county, IL.... Should I get an attorney to represent him?

Consumption of alcohol is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2500 fine. License suspension is also a possibility. An...

Shoplifting no cops

The demand letter has nothing to do with whether they suffered a loss because of your acts. They have a right to bring a civil suit under Illinois...

You may also want to consult with an attorney about obtaining a "Certificate of Relief from Disabilities." This would allow you to qualify for...

How much will my bond be if a witness says i was with my boyfriend when he commited a residental burglary

Bond is set in accordance with what the court feels is necessary to assure your appearance at subsequent court dates and to protect the public from...

It depends on whether his sentencing order requires him to remain in the State of California for the duration of the probation.

Can I fight this ticket?

You can fight it, but the question is can you win. Likely not. Additionally, if you take it to trial and lose, you likely would get a conviction...