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answered on Aug 15, 2014
You would actually look at Illinois statutes. Specifically 720 ILCS 5 of the Illinois Criminal Code. You can find that online.
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answered on Aug 15, 2014
It means you are waiving your right to cross examine an opposing witness on whether there was probable cause to arrest you. Shouldn't be waived unless there is a good reason to do do.
My friends states attorney told him that he has a bond and if someone bonded him out he would go on probation, then so my friends uncle comes up there to bail him out and the states attorney says no and they want him in prison. That doesnt make sense. the judge set his bond to 2500 and my friends... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
If the bond was set at 2500, then you will only need 10% of that, or 250, to bond him out. The State's Attorney cannot prevent you from posting that amount. You need to contact the holding facility where the uncle is at and ask them about their procedure for bonding out an inmate. The only... View More
Charges in 3 counties, all concurrent. 2 counties have proper custody dates, 3rd county is off by 86 days. But was continuously in custody for entire time.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
This is not something you should normally be seeking to obtain :) These kinds of questions inevitably require inquiries that are very fact specific; contact an attorney if you are facing a legal problem related to this.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
Your testimony may be admissible by way of a hearsay exception. Whether you will be able to press criminal charges based on this evidence alone is another matter.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
Your right to carry a firearm has recently been expanded via Illinois Supreme Court case People v. Aguilar. There are exceptions however, and to find out whether you are one of them, look up the law, or consult an attorney.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
At the moment yes. See People v. Aguilar, an Illinois Supreme Court case decided this month.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
Most likely nothing. What matters is whether the police arrive for the trial date, and they will. I highly doubt the police will not attend a pre-trial suppression motion, which is one exception, if the State's Attorney requests their appearance.
I was stopped for speeding. I gave the officer my driver's license & insurance card. Both were valid. He came back and told me to get out of car for a search. I asked him what his grounds are for a search. He told me that he had the legal right to order me out of car and had K-9 attack... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
Practically speaking, I would. You're looking at more serious problems down the road by not complying.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
Rest assured that much less is required to charge you with the offense than what is actually required to convict you. A list of the kind of evidence that could actually be used against you is beyond the scope of this response.
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answered on Sep 21, 2013
Yes, both to learn more about the situation facing the member as well as to advise member on legal rights (right to silence, attorney, etc.).
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answered on Apr 24, 2013
The sentence of death is presently abolished in Illinois. So the answer is no, provided the 17 year old is sentenced in Illinois.
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answered on Apr 9, 2013
At a minimum, it means that the guilty finding at the initial trial court level has been vacated on appeal by an appellate court. That means that the previous trial court conviction no longer stands and is no longer valid. The appeals court sends the case back to the trial court for further... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2013
I need more information. Disorderly conduct can be charged as both a felony and a misdemeanor depending on the circumstances. The answer turns on what you mean by "electronic device" and also how the device is used. Using a device to send a message to another person or entity? Then that... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2013
An attorney cannot assist or provide advice to a client contemplating a criminal act. Under certain circumstances, an attorney may have an ethical obligation to disclose, to third parties, information regarding possible future criminal acts.
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answered on Apr 9, 2013
A Class 2 felony burglary conviction cannot be expunged or sealed in Illinois. The presence of a prior DUI conviction is irrelevant. If you are seeking to remove such a conviction from your criminal record, the only remedy available is to seek out a pardon.
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answered on Mar 9, 2013
The Illinois DUI statute does not provide for the loss of your broker's license in the event of a DUI. Further inquiry should be directed at the regulations governing your profession, if applicable.
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