answered on Jun 17, 2019
Not automatically, no.
There's a lot of information missing here. Did the Defendant plead guilty or go to trial?
Is the Defendant indigent?
Does the defendant have an attorney representing him or her right now on appeal?
If the Defendant has an attorney now... View More 
I have the advertised post on Facebook printed out and everything. I already sent the title in. He's in Kentucky, I'm in Illinois.
answered on May 23, 2019
I am not sure what your question is.
If you're asking, does the 17 year old need a criminal defense lawyer for any investigation regarding his conduct? Yes. This is a State and a federal offense.
If you're asking, do you need a criminal defense lawyer? If you're... View More
I was recently caught with alcohol at school, and I am now serving 2 weeks of detention and a drug awareness program. On the same day I was caught, I ran away for a few hours and my parents filed a missing persons case. After I was found, I was allowed to freely return home with my father. When... View More
answered on May 11, 2019
You have to follow your parents rules.
You're lucky that the police are settling things with your parents and not taking this matter to juvenile court.
You don't want to have to deal with a juvenile court judge.
I was the only one to speak with the cop. Didn't write statement but signed complaint. Cop saw a couple scratches on my hand but that was it. I told him I was physically restrained while my husband tried taking my phone out of my hands and that's how I got the scratches. I'm not sure... View More
answered on May 11, 2019
Your husband needs a lawyer.
You don't have to speak to anyone you don't want to speak to, but............
It is not your charge to proceed with or to drop. The prosecutors get to decide that. By prosecutors, I mean the County State's Attorney's Office for... View More
Can I end up going to jail?
I recently got into a fight with 14 year old girl and I am 18 the girl had came to my house with a bunch of other girls knocking on my door wanting to fight so I called my friend who is also 18 me and the girl started fighting but my friend ended up jumping into... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2019
Yes. You could go to jail.
I would see a lawyer right away if you're concerned about getting arrested. Many criminal defense lawyers offer free consultations so you can talk privately and freely and get a sense about cost so you can then hire the lawyer that you believe to be the best... View More
Officer was in plainclothes and started questioning suspect without self-identifying and then had arrested and charged with obstructing.
answered on Feb 18, 2019
I am positive that your account of events is not how it's going to read in the police reports.
You're assuming that the police officer is going to agree with you about how this happened.
You need to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer ASAP.
I am the petitioner for an order of protection. I had court today 2-15-19. The respondent was granted a extention so they could get legal representation. The respondent was also granted an order of protection against me until March 4th. That is the next court date. I am in Champaign County. Where... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
There are plenty of lawyers who do this kind of work. Technically, this is not a criminal case, but lots of criminal defense lawyers engage in this kind of work...... in part because these orders are often sought privately during a criminal investigation or a violation of these kinds of orders... View More
I’m only 18 and I got a ticket for disobeying a stop sign dec 28 2018. I got another way a couple days ago For the same reason. I paid the first one off. Than I got a ticket for speeding 26 Mph -34 mph. The officer did not arrest me but made me sign some papers . I think it’s a individual bond.... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
There are countries where people are forced to represent themselves, tried in kangaroo courts, summarily found guilty and punished.
The Founding Fathers of our Constitution put the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel language in our Constitution because they realized some petty politician in... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
That depends. Simple possession of that amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor offense.
Possession with the intent to deliver that amount is a felony.
This will almost certainly be handled in juvenile court. The possible consequences are court probation (or perhaps supervision),... View More
I was issued a ticket on the date of Jan 13 2019. The ticket i received said I had to go to court on Feb 02 2019. This is a Saturday in Illinois which usually they dont have court on Saturdays. On the day of I checked to see if the court house was open and it was not it was closed. Before the date... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2019
A lawyer would be a help to look into what happened as well as filing a motion to vacate any judgment or warrant against you.
answered on Feb 18, 2019
There is very little information here but the answer is straightforward.
You need to get a criminal defense lawyer licensed in the State where you have your warrant to make arrangements to turn yourself in and then defend this case for you to limit the exposure you're facing.... View More
warrant that was already taken care of it no longer existed and he was put in general population because of there error his public defender said to get a lawyer and fight this. can you help me?
answered on Jan 2, 2019
Contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. There are plenty of criminal defense lawyers that offer free consultations so you can decide which lawyer is best for you to hire.
My friend was the driver and hit her stepmother vehicle. The front fender has a minor dent but major scratches. I offered to pay for the damages because it was my vehicle even though I was not driving, my close friend was. Since I work part time and only make about 500.00 take home weekly I asked... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2019
If you get arrested, make no statement to the police other than your name.
Tell them in response to every question past your name that you want invoke your right to remain silent and you want to have your lawyer present during any police questioning.
If you feel like you need to... View More
They were called in for family but The scrips were actually call in from docs. They were not controlled substances and I was helping a friend who did not have a car. So if they are legit called in by a doctor why should I be in trouble. Plus the pharmacy gave them too me and never asked a... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2018
You could be in some serious trouble, depending on the facts.
It's against the law to possess controlled substances that are not prescribed to you.
I would contact a criminal defense lawyer for a consultation, right away.
Don't take your freedom for granted.
I don't want to go to jail for something my broker did.
answered on Dec 25, 2018
You should retain a lawyer immediately with federal criminal defense experience to help you out throughout an investigation.
be fired since I need this job.
answered on Dec 25, 2018
There's not enough information to answer your question.
You need to see a lawyer with federal criminal experience who knows something about whistleblower protection laws.
Good luck.
Can I some how own guns being a felon but only to protect myself being the business. Or would I have to file and ask a judge about it and give them my specific reasoning for why I want to be aloud to own them and take them safely with me after trained in concealed carry classes, that way any kind... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2018
The laws vary from State to State, but in Illinois, if you're a convicted felon, you can't have a gun, period.
You would need to hire a security guard.
I suggest you pay your bill before your employer gets a copy"
answered on Dec 25, 2018
It's probably not a violation of criminal law. What's unknown to me is whether the report in question has any privacy restrictions where it's a crime to share it without your consent.
The problem is that the First Amendment makes it extremely difficult to make speech a... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2018
There is a lot of information that's not here that makes this more difficult to answer.
You don't indicate whether this is a State prosecution or a federal one. Both have jurisdiction to prosecute.
If it's a State prosecution, and you're charged, and you... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
I agree. What you're seeking is unclear. You need to sit down with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in their office before you hire one.
Many offer free consultations. Make some appointments to choose the one you like the best.
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