You would actually look at Illinois statutes. Specifically 720 ILCS 5 of the Illinois Criminal Code. You can find that online.

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.

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

They should.

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.

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.

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.

At the moment yes. See People v. Aguilar, an Illinois Supreme Court case decided this month.

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.

Practically speaking, I would. You're looking at more serious problems down the road by not complying.

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.

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.).

The sentence of death is presently abolished in Illinois. So the answer is no, provided the 17 year old is sentenced in Illinois.

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 That means that the previous trial court conviction no longer stands and is no longer valid.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

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

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.

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.

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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Yes