The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and codified under Illinois law in 725 ILCS 5/103-5. The clock on a speedy trial demand starts when you make a written demand. If you are not in custody, once you make a speedy trial demand in... View More

If you received a subpoena, then you must appear or else you could be held in contempt of court and arrested. When you go to court you should talk to the prosecutor and make your wishes known. The ultimate decision on whether to proceed with the Domestic Battery will be made by the prosecutor... View More

You should contact a lawyer in South Dakota for any questions you may have regarding South Dakota laws. Maybe the lawyer can find what criminal charges you may be facing in that state.

If your stepson is charged with a Class 3 Possession of Cannabis he is facing 2 to 5 years in prison. However, probation is a possibility.

It's possible that you could be charged but if it wasn't you, then it shouldn't be too hard for an experienced lawyer to have the matter cleared up in Court. If you find out that you have been charged with a crime you should immediately talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer... View More

If you receive Court Supervision for a criminal case, the fact that you received Court Supervision will be a part of the public record. If anybody ever performs a background search, the fact that you received Court Supervision will appear in a background search. The only way to remove something... View More

A criminal summons means that you are being charged with a crime. Someone is claiming that you committed a crime and you are being summoned to go to court and answer to the charges. If you do not appear, a warrant for your arrest may be issued. You should talk to an experienced criminal defense... View More

I've been practicing law for over 25 years and I must have handled hundreds, if not thousands of Domestic Battery cases. I've never seen a complaining witness (victim) be arrested for not appearing in court in Cook County.

The only time this matters is if the prosecution is seeking to use a statement you made to the police after you were in custody. It only applies to custodial interrogations. So if you were in custody and made a statement to the police, and the state wants to use that statement against you in... View More

I have represented many people charged with Aggravated Battery.

Yes you can. There is no law in Illinois which prohibits it. But without knowing more about your case I cannot let you know if probation is available for what you are being charged with or if you are likely to get probation. Make sure that you talk to your lawyer for a more complete answer.

If his lawyer thinks it's appropriate, he needs to have him evaluated to determine whether he's fit to stand trial. If it is determined that he is unfit to stand trial the case cannot proceed any further unless a determination is made that he is fit to stand trial. Even if he is found... View More

I think you need to talk to the lawyer that handled your case. You should also look at the court file and see if there's a sentencing order to see what you plead guilty to. If the felony was dismissed, you may be able to expunge or seal the case so that it doesn't appear on a background... View More

You need to consult with an Immigration Lawyer. This is something that an Immigration Lawyer can answer.

1. If you successfully complete your TASC Probation, you will not be convicted in the case you received TASC Probation.

2. You can file a Petition to Expunge 5 years after you successfully complete your TASC Probation. You may be required to take, and pass, a drug test. But you must... View More

Looks like you are being charged with Violation of an Order of Protection. Most Violation of an Order of Protection cases are misdemeanors, which carry a maximum penalty of up to one year in County Jail and a fine up to $2,500. If you have previously been convicted of a Violation of an Order of... View More

Driving 35 mph or more over the speed limit is not just a simple speeding ticket in Illinois. It is a Class A Misdemeanor which carries a possible jail sentence of up to one year and a fine up to $2,500. If you do not appear a warrant for your arrest will be issued and it's possible that... View More

If you are speeding 35 mph over the speed limit, you should be facing a Class A misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500. Prior to 2014 the threshold for a Class A Misdemeanor was 40 mph. Depending on the facts of your case, your criminal... View More

If you are talking about being charged for being pulled over 13 years ago for no registration, then the answer is no. You cannot be charged for something that happened 13 years ago.

If it's his first court I don't see any reason why he should not be given a continuance. If your son had insurance, tell him to bring proof of insurance to Court with him and show it to the prosecutor.