What is a traffic citation classified as: a business offense? When does it become jailable , criminal offense?

A traffic violation is a moving violation. It becomes criminal if it is scheduled as a class misdemeanor. Wayne Brucar www.brucarandyetter.com

How can i stop my ex boyfriend from texting my phone without having to change my number

If you feel you are are being harassed by him you can petition the court for an order of prevention forbidding this behavior. Wayne...

If 19yr old is arrested for underage consumption & license is suspended, how long is it usually for in IL on 1st offense?

It depends on his prior driving history. You are looking at anywhere from 3 to 12 months. In extreme cases, you may be looking at revocation. ...

My husband was arrested for smoking 1 gram of weed in my car. The police drove my car to the station and put it in the impound

If this is a Chicgo case, it is likely you can get the car back by paying an administrative fee. There should have been some paperwork explaining...

Can a police commisioner over ride a order of protection

The short answer is no. Often times an order of protection will allow the respondent to deal with material things in prohibited areas in the...

An arraignment is typically where you enter a plea of not guilty to begin the progression of the case. You will certainly find out what the case...

My friend was falsely accused of being pushed by a flight attendant who was verbally abusive to all passengers. He was arrested.

Contacting the airline would be a mistake. Any good intentioned contact could wind up hurting him in the defense against the charges. As the...

My friend caught me taking about 15 pills of her colonopin and her parents said they are pressing charges.

If you are in fact charged, there are a number of types of dispositions that will leave you without a felony conviction or any criminal record at...

Can this be sealed?

If you took a conviction as a misdemeanor, it can be sealed 4 years after the termination of your probation or conditional discharge. If you...

I would like to get my record expunged but i have a 6 yr old felony case (retail theft), how can i reopen the case?

You can't reopen the case but you can petition the governor for a pardon. If it is granted, you can expunge the case. To go forward, you must...