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answered on Aug 10, 2021
I've practiced criminal law here for over 30 years and in my experience people rarely get jail time for first offense misdemeanors in Lake County, but it is possible. You should discuss this with your attorney who will know the facts and circumstances of your case and your record and thus, be... View More 
My gmaw passed away an I was post to get one fifth of the inheritance. I was in prison. Now they say that it all got stolen an there is nothing I can do. I no my mom got my gmaw van n lost it n my sis got a few things I never received anything. They haven't ss# n all my info I think they might... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
I am so sorry that this happened to you. Your question went out to attorneys that file patents for inventions. There is not a category for paRents which is what you may have been trying to hit. You may want to add Family Law to the category set.
You may want to contact Legal Aid near... View More
What are our options?
answered on Jul 23, 2021
Unless there's an outstanding warrant out there, he should be released from jail upon posting of the Bond. If he violates any of the terms of his release, his Bond may be revoked and he goes back to jail.
answered on Jul 20, 2021
You need to hire an attorney and get a motion to quash on file. Depending on how long ago the warrant was issued, you may currently have a revoked drivers license. Your attorney can help clear that up through this process as well. Then you need to defend or resolve the DUI.
Can the ticket get dismissed since that was a mistake from the cop?
answered on May 5, 2021
This is a misdemeanor charge. You will need to retain an attorney to assist you in this matter.
It wasn't even my drugs it was hers but since she got cancer they dropped all charges on her but I'm still be charged? Can they do that or should it be dropped all together?
answered on May 2, 2021
Well, they can do it because they already did it, and they can drop charges for any reason or no reason at all. They certainly can do it. Should they? I mean, should drug possession even be a crime? There are a lot of should questions we can ask about this situation. But can they? If they... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2021
Inalienable rights I would generally say are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I suppose you could consider the consumption of alcohol a pursuit of happiness. Generally, lawyers, at least lawyers that I know, do not speak about the consumption of alcohol being an inalienable right. It... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2021
If the government sends the pipe out for testing, and they are able to scrape any meth out of it, they could charge you with possession of methamphetamine. It's possible for this type of a charge to be filed several months after the police took the pipe as they wait for the lab results. It... View More
Actually a couple years ago my sister was charged wasn't charged that Collinsville Walmart for stealing the plastic bead box they let her go and told her don't return so last week she went to Glen carbon Walmart and she was bagging her stuff herself and three items wasn't running up... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2021
It depends on if she's ever been convicted of Retail Theft before. And it depends on if they charged the trespassing as an ordinance violation or a misdemeanor. She should try and hire an attorney to help her minimize and maybe even get the charges dismissed with a deferred prosecution.... View More
On July 4 2019 I was charged with an Aggravated to a police officer in the most surveillanced part of Chicago (Navy pier). First, I ordered a copy of my FOIA police report, and it stated the detective showed up to get the videos. The person who was in charge of handling the videos said he was able... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2021
I recommend reviewing this issue with your attorney to determine the best answer. If you don't have a good local Chicago-area criminal defense attorney, then you should get one for this case. Good luck.
May have to go to court over a matter. I'm not sure I'll get a free one and can't afford one
answered on Mar 22, 2021
Not able to answer your question without additional information. If you can not afford an attorney, you need to appear in court and request the Public Defender.
My cousin was picked up with several types of large quantities of drugs. He hasn't been sober hardly at all since his release from incarceration. Isn't treating the undying addiction issue eliminate the possibility of criminal activity.
answered on Mar 16, 2021
No. It will be a consideration during sentencing, but criminal activity is criminal activity. Your cousin needs the assistance of a Criminal Defense Attorney right away.
I'm self represented on a misdemeanor
answered on Mar 9, 2021
You do not ask a question. You should never represent yourself. You should really hire an attorney to assist you right away.
Also if they do it was entrapment because I don’t do that but it was a guy who kept asking me to get him some like more than 4/5 times and I finally did it trying to be nice. I didn’t have them I got them from elsewhere for him. That’s the only time I’ve ever did it in last 3 years of... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
You need to hire a Criminal Defense Attorney to assist you with this matter right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I have the registration and all paperwork she was suppose to insure it but didn't. I called about insuring it today when I got a call from the local police asking me to drop the vehicle off. She bought the car and has the title and it's in her name but she has never had possession of it or the keys.
answered on Mar 8, 2021
Not sure what your question is here. If the police are involved, you might want to consider giving the car back to her right away.
So my boyfriend is bipolar and can become manic. He ended up assaulting me pretty bad. My family took me to the hospital were I found out I had a broken nose, two black eyes, a chiped tooth and bruises from head to toe. They pressured me to make report which I did but I thought I could drop the... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2021
Victims of domestic violence have rights pursuant to Marsy's Law. Those include the right to hire an attorney and be informed of everything going on in the case and the ability to make a statement to the judge. You should consult with an attorney who represents victims of domestic violence... View More
I was in a hotel with my girlfriend and a buddy stopped by and has heroin, I take methadone from a clinic, I take to much and overdose, my friend runs and leaves while my gf calls 911... well my "friend" leaves his heroin behind as he flee's cause he says he has warrants... The... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2021
There are certainly defenses like what you are referring to. The facts of the case must fit a very specific fact pattern. You should consult with an attorney to further evaluate this defense and help you defend this charge.
I've retained an attorney. But my relatives have been questioned by sheriffs department and feel harassed . Plus neighbors at my complex feel they are being investigated or are in trouble. I've been told its a missing teen that contacted me
answered on Feb 25, 2021
It all depends on the case and the misconduct. This is something you should be discussing with your attorney. Only your attorney will have the needed information in order to address your concerns. If you have not hire an attorney yet, you should do so right away.
If you committed a cyber crime can police track you in any way other then an ip address? Like via your internet browser even if the cyber crime took place on a different website other then your internet search site or a MAC address? If they are able to track you only through an ip address and you... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2021
First, you need to stop posting information regarding a potential crime. Second, if you have been charged with an offense, you need to hire a Criminal Defense Attorney right away. Finally, DO NOT speak to the police without an attorney by your side.
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