To get charged with a domestic battery do you have to live with the person or no?

The charge of Domestic Battery is based on the relationship between the parties. The living arrangements can be a factor but cohabitation is not...

The U.S. attorney is trying to handle my case pre-indcitment my question is that they are offering me 2 1/2 years-4years for con

A Federal case can be negotiated pre-indictment. If done so, it lessens the potential penalty you are eligible for under the Federal Sentencing...

Do i need an attorney?

Driving on a suspended license is a Class A misdemeanor potentially punishable by up to a year in jail. If you have not completed your community...

Please help. not sure how to answer detective's questions.

You have no obligation to speak to the detective. It is unlikely anything you say will help your situation in any way. You should contact a local...

I was approached by an officer after I had pulled in front of my house. He said he made a traffic stop due to a anonymous tip.

Possibly. The issues will be the reliability of the anonymous tip, the legality of the dog sniff, the legality of the search warrant and the chain...

Can a judge put u in jail because your public defender hasnt been appointed?

I question if this is what was actually said. It is unlikely a judge would make such a statement on the record in open court. A judge can...

What if you fail to complete probation?

You did more than fail to complete probation. You fled the jurisdiction. There is undoubtedly a warrant out for your arrest. I would contact a...

Domestic violence in chicago,IL

Even though the charges were dropped, the arrest can possibly appear in a number of official registries. You can file for an expungment 120 to 160...

Depends on why you were required to take the test. Typically, if the test is a condition of probation, you are looking at a petition to revoke. ...

I received an illegal transportation of alcohol ticketin Woodstock,IL as a passenger in a vehicle. What are the penalties for it

You should also know that even though you were not driving, any plea of guilty on a transportation of alcohol charge, regardless of the...