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My friend was arrested for the first time for residential burglary it’s obviously her fist offense she had bond court and was released with ibond she had another court could she be arrested to serve time? Or could she do community service hours?
answered on Sep 6, 2020
Hi. I hope you're safe and well during this pandemic.
Residential burglary is a mandatory non-probationable offense in the State of Illinois.
She is looking at a mandatory prison sentence if she is found guilty. She is facing anywhere between 4 to 15 years in the Illinois... View More 
answered on May 25, 2020
You need to meet with a lawyer to discuss options.
Any good lawyer would want to see the court records, including the exact nature of the conviction, if it is a conviction.
If it's not a conviction, it may be eligible for expungement- that is, where law enforcement records... 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 23, 2020
This sounds more like a criminal law question than a family law question. It sounds like at least one of you was arrested and charged with an offense such as domestic battery where the judge ordered as a special condition of bond that whichever one of you that was charged has to stay away from the... View More
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 25, 2020
I wouldn't do it.
Whoever gets the worst of it can claim something else happened to the police.
First of all, wait until this Coronavirus crisis is over.
Second, go to a Boxing gym where there's a referee who can not only be an arbiter about what's fair,... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
Not necessarily. It means that they want "better" evidence than what they have. Whether they have "sufficient" evidence without it depends on the facts of your individual case.
What is absolutely clear is that you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
There isn't enough information to answer the question here. You really need to sit down with a skilled criminal defense lawyer with all of the specifics so the lawyer can advise on the best path possible, and then you can decide whether it's worth the expense to hire the lawyer.... View More
My daughters boyfriend has verbally and physically abused my daughter but she won’t file a restraining order on him and doesn’t want to leave him. She is +18 and will protect him at all cost to the point to lying to the police and blaming herself.
answered on Apr 28, 2020
There isn't enough information here to be completely certain. I would want to know some things like the living arrangements and whether you still have any legal responsibliity for your daughter for anything.
The chances are that you do not have standing to seek an order against your... View More
He is held on $50000 bond. Was at a place we had visisted many times in recent weeks and had no idea the item was stolen
answered on Apr 27, 2020
He needs a good criminal defense lawyer at this point.
The answer is yes, he needs good representation from a good criminal defense lawyer.
Many lawyers specialize these days. So now is not the time to find a lawyer who usually does nothing but contract disputes or real estate and... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
The purpose of this service as I understand it is not for a bunch of lawyers to play "jump ball" and say "me, me."
The purpose is to answer general questions to see if a lawyer is needed so the person asking the question can make some decisions.
You clearly need... View More
They sent me mail June of 2019 saying I should pay where I said what are the next steps, then I did not hear from them again till 2 months ago where the officer said he put my papers in the wrong file. I honestly forgot about it and would have paid if they contacted me again but I didn't hear... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
I agree with Mr. Ooink. Just make sure that you're not making any admissions to any criminal offenses in the course of the paying of the fine.
Possession of a false identification card is a crime, even when it's an identification card that still establishes that you're you.
Hope this helps.
answered on Apr 7, 2020
Yes. You are still a convicted felon in the eyes of the State of Illinois.
Sealing means that the records have been hidden from public view, not that the records no longer exist.
The only way to legally be able to acquire a handgun in the State of Illinois will be if the Governor... View More
Looking for a lawyer who will be able to contact them back
answered on Mar 28, 2020
You should hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Many are experienced when it comes to representing either witnesses or targets of criminal investigations.
You should be able to hire one, even in the middle of this Coronavirus crisis and decide what is the best way to... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2020
The short answer is: "that depends."
One thing it depends on is whether you lied before and are telling the truth now....or the other way around.
Another issue is whether any of your previous statements were under oath.
You should consult with a lawyer who can... View More
I have aggravated battery but nothing happened to the person. It was filed in 2008.
answered on Mar 28, 2020
There's not enough information here to answer your question, including what the outcome was in court.
I would consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
my 12 yr old was asked to sign a station adjustment for an alleged battery and I told them no, so they want to petition Him to juvenile court. Does this mean he will be arrested? Do I need to bring him in when he didn’t commit the crime or will they issue a warrant?
answered on Mar 14, 2020
Yes. It means he will be charged with an offense and go to juvenile court to answer to it.
He can have an adjudication hearing, which is a bench trial where the State has to prove to the judge that he is delinquent (guilty) beyond a reasonable doubt.
If he is found not delinquent,... View More
The judge refused states attorneys agreement by this time it was past 120 days
answered on Mar 17, 2020
You need to consult with your attorney on the case. Your question does not have enough facts to answer the question.
You are referring to the Illinois Speedy Trial Act. The Act does state that cases must be heard within 120 days for people who are in custody there the defendant is... View More
When the person came to our house to deliver the subpoenas, we were not home and they gave them to my 17 year old daughter. Is that legal?
answered on Feb 5, 2020
Yes. Without more information, that is legal, and you and your wife are served.
That means you are legally obligated to go to court on the date and time that's on the subpoena.
If there is some legal reason you believe you shouldn't go to court, you can't ignore the... View More
On October 26 2019 I was at a red light in a left turning line when police officer was coming on the other side making left turn around in got behind me as I was turning on the green light he followed me down to it where it was dark at then put his light on in I stopped. Then Two males officer came... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2020
It sounds like you have a lawyer already.
You shouldn't post anything further. If you're satisified that your lawyer is thorough and mapping your choices out for you, then go with the advice he or she is giving.
If you feel that that's not happening, you should hire... View More
he comitted almost a year ago. they have zero proof on any camera. What are my rights as a parent and my sons rights? They put him in cuffs and gave him a citiation
answered on Jan 27, 2020
He has the right to remain silent. Telling the police "I did it but you can't prove it" is not only not helpful, it will hurt.
He also has the right to a lawyer. He needs one now. He can get charged with an offense and locked up for it if the prosecutors want to do more than... View More
I was made aware of possible change to number of years for this charge
answered on Jan 18, 2020
Your question requires more information. If you're asking this question on the juvenile's behalf, you really need to be asking this question of his or her lawyer.
I assume that this juvenile is being charged as an adult. The minimum for first degree murder is 20 years in the... View More
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