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I was given the speeding ticket in one state going 20 over, then in a different state was given a ticket for no seatbelt and improper lane usage on the same day. I dont live in either state. Am I going to lose my license
answered on Jun 22, 2020
Yes, if they turn in to convictions and are reported back to Illinois your license will be suspended. You need to hire an attorney in each of those states to address these tickets right away. Make sure to tell those attorneys that you are at risk of losing your license if these appear on your... View More 
My brother is an alcoholic and addicted to drug. He needs to be committed to rehab as an inpatient in order to get better. He's talked about how he wished he died multiple times and has overdosed multiple times. We have tried to get him to quit, but he won't. He claims if he gets in... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2020
Your question and facts are a little confusing. If he is on Probation, he should speak with his Probation Officer and that PO should be able to find him a facility that will work.
answered on Jun 22, 2020
There are always two sides to a story, so your best option is to review your case with an attorney. The sooner you do this, the better.
answered on Jun 22, 2020
First, your prior Felony does not turn into a Misdemeanor just because it is now a Misdemeanor offense. Second, it all depends on what happened with the Felony case and what the charge was to determine if you can have this matter expunged. Your best option is to contact an attorney and have that... View More
I want to request court supervision, but going into court is a problem right now because of the Covid-19 pandemic. I live with several at-risk family members. Can I request court supervision by mail?
answered on Jun 22, 2020
It depends on the ticket and the court location. Your best option is to have an attorney review the ticket. Most will do this free of charge over the phone, but you need to call around to find an attorney. The sooner you do this, the better.
Also, is there any way to go about this without insurance finding out, and/or without it staying on my record? Finally, what would this be classified as? Again, first offense but I am young so they may slam me... thank you.
answered on Jun 15, 2020
You have been charged with a Class A Misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and up to $2,500.00 in fines, not including mandatory assessments. You need to hire an attorney right away. An attorney will attempt to have this charge amended to a Petty Traffic Offense, but that... View More
In Cook County Illinois if you convicted of a burglary but never went to prison & satisfactorily completed probation ten years ago can you get it expunged & have Second amendment rights restored? The charge was for the new burglary a girl stole the laptop from a car I was there so I got in... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2020
You can not expunge such a case. Your only option is to file an Executive Clemency Petition requesting the governor to pardon you and allow you to expunge this matter. These types of petition are rarely granted, but it is your only option. You will want to hire an attorney to assist you with the... View More
Supposedly the sheriff/court called me to inform me that my number was on a prostitutes phone and that they want to take me to court! So now I’m scared cause I don’t want to go to jail for something I didn’t really do! Either way if I did do it it would’ve been because of my horomones and... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
The charges all depend on the information they have and what they want to do. You or your parents need to hire a criminal defense attorney to assist you with this matter right away. DO NOT speak with the police until you hire an attorney. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I receive a ticket in Mo. The officer told me that I should be getting the citation is 2-4 weeks. I looked up my name in the case.net. I could not find my name in the system. I guess I wanted to take care of the ticket, before I get a warrant out in my name.
answered on Jun 8, 2020
You should hire an attorney licensed in MO to assist you with this matter. That attorney will be able to tell you what the normal practice if for such tickets and when you should actually expect to receive it in the mail.
Illinois. He followed me dangerously close for about 3 minutes claiming his siren was on the whole time but my music was up. It was dark. I pulled over as soon as he turned his lights on. I thought someone was trying to run me off the road so I was scared and going fast. Quit looking at my... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Yes, you should hire a criminal defense attorney right away. You are facing multiple Class A Misdemeanors, which are punishable by up to 364 days in jail and up to $2,500.00 in fines not including mandatory assessments. The sooner you hire an attorney the better.
My boyfriend was recently arrested. His bail was set at 100,000 and of course 10% is the bond, I do not have that kind of money. I’ve managed to collect about half of it. I’m not knowledgeable on the law and had a few questions. How does this work? Do I really have to pay $10,000 for him to be... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
Yes, you have to pay the full $10,000.00 up front. Your boy friend needs a criminal defense attorney to assist him. That attorney might be able to get the bond reduced. The sooner an attorney is hired the better.
My dad is currently in jail and may end up losing his house before he can get out. I had property I was storing there and decided to go get it before he lost everything. My uncle who does not reside in this state and has not even been in illinois in over 2 years called the police snyd told them he... View More
answered on May 26, 2020
Yes, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney to assist you with this matter right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better. DO NOT speak with the police until you have hired an attorney.
answered on May 26, 2020
If you were convicted, you will not be able to expunge this matter. The only way to get it off your record if you were convicted is to request a pardon from the governor through an Executive Clemency Petition. Your first step is to speak with an attorney to figure out what can be done with your... View More
the judge would say we would have to stay away from each other but with us being soon to be parents ether of us want that.
answered on May 26, 2020
If either of you or both of you have been arrested and charged with an offense, you or both of you have to hire a criminal defense attorney right away. The sooner an attorney is hired, the better.
We wanted to box at a local park and can we get in trouble from this and also we are using this for content also but mainly for a friendly boxing spar at the park can we get in trouble?
answered on May 22, 2020
Yes, you could be arrested for, at the very least, Disorderly Conduct, which is a Misdemeanor offense. If you and your friend really want to box, you should do it through a boxing sanctioned event.
answered on May 21, 2020
You need to hire a criminal defense attorney right away. Stop speaking to the police and hire an attorney now.
answered on May 18, 2020
Assault is a crime regardless if the person is on probation. If you have been charged with an offense, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney right away.
answered on May 18, 2020
You need to contact the attorney that assisted him with his case. That attorney will have all of the needed information in order to see if there is anything that can be done.
answered on May 18, 2020
You need to call around to see if you can find an attorney to assist you. You can use the Find A Lawyer tab on this website to find attorneys to call.
She doesn't have a job and owns nothing nor does she pay any bills. She is a frequent drug abuser and constantly goes on rampages and destroys the house. she also threatens to fight people in the house and puts my one-year-old daughter at risk for danger.
answered on May 18, 2020
Yes, but you need to contact the Circuit Court Clerk in the County that you are in to find out what the proper procedure is for filing an Order of Protection during the COVID-19 closure.
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