My husband has never been in trouble but now is charged with manufacture and delivery in a drug free zone can he get probation?

In most jurisdictions, a charge such as this is non probationable. If the case is not defensible from a trial standpoint, negotiation of the...

I received a public drunkenness citation and I was wondering if I had a case if I tried to plead not guilty?

Public drunkenness can be proven by the State with as little as testimony of the odor of alcohol and observation of behavior. You should consult a...

Even if every correct procedure was followed in your filing, it is not unusual for an expungment to take 6+ months to come to a conclusion. If you...

Will I get deported after being arrested for shoplifting?

Many jurisdictions in Illinois offer deferred prosecution programs which could lead to the dismissal of charges against you. Additionally, a...

How to get a subpoena for a criminal trial

Subpoenas in Cook County, or virtually anywhere for that matter, are available from the Clerk's Office of the Courthouse your case is in. That...

Felony expungement

Past criminal offenses, especially felonies, have become a critical aspect of the practice of expungment. In most states however, felonies are not...