Thank you for your excellent description of the origins of the pending criminal case. Even if you feel your criminal charges against you should be dismissed, that could be done only during a court hearing or by the assigned local prosecutor. Also, as you may know by now, the criminal case of that... View More

The charge falls under 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1 and requires a criminal charge of a state felony class 3.

Sentence. Violation of this Section by a person not confined in a penal institution shall be a Class 3 felony for which the person shall be sentenced to no less than 2 years and no more than 10 years.

You may travel internationally, but I personally have seen U.S. citizens turned away from entering Canada for a variety of traffic and Criminal offenses regardless of the years past after that conviction, when they traveled by car.

It depends where the video was taken: if it was made in public there is hardly any legal recourse, but if it was made in a private place then you may review possible civil suit for damages with a civil practitioner.

Yes, criminal charges are possible when the law-enforcement does not know the actual, legal, or true name of the suspect, so, the charges may be filed under any name available or given to the authorities. As in the case with your family member you could see that could happen.

I think it’s entirely possible for police officers executing a search warrant of a certain place or abode do a well-being check or a Terry stop of people found near or on premises just to secure the scene and make sure that there are no dangerous weapons or contraband on such people if there is a... View More

I am not licensed in the state of Arkansas, yet, even generally any intentional offensive physical contact is considered battery. Here is how, for instance, you throw a stone and hit a person in the body intentionally: that is a better, as you caused that object to contact another in a harmful,... View More

My understanding of the purpose of this service is this:

It is to ask questions so the questioner can decide 1. If a lawyer is needed for the situation the questioner presents, and 2. to help find the lawyer that questioner is most comfortable with to hire.

My understanding of the... View More

Assigned Public Defenders handle many cases, not just one case where they have luxury of reaching out to the client at any time. Also, The rule of thumb is that if one wants a counsel who will invest time, effort and resources in any criminal case then a private counsel must be retained as... View More

It’s illegal to possess marijuana in a vehicle unless it is basically in store packaging. So the search was probably legal. You should have an attorney evaluate the evidence for potential motions or to negotiate on your behalf.

Your friend needs a good criminal defense attorney immediately.

You state that your friend lives in Indiana but you don't state where the incident takes place.

Please make sure that, whereever the case is, that that lawyer is an experienced criminal defense lawyer licensed in... View More

A person operating a bicycle during twilight or at night has a duty to have the bicycle comply to the rules of the road requirements, safety and equipment presence.

Thus, a bicyclist may be legally stopped for any absence of safety equipment, including reflecting signs or lights.... View More

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Your question is coming up under Illinois although it appears you live in MO. In any event, this will be true in either state, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover your damages, provided the statute of limitations has not run yet. Depending on the amount of damages, you may do so in small claims... View More

First things first, it is not legally possible to "rob" an ATM. Robbing could only involve depraving a human being of any things of value or property. Thus, a possible crime would be criminal trespass, criminal damage to bank's property, aggravated theft with use of tools and theft... View More

Do not engage in any communication with that blackmailing person in any form. Immediately discuss your possible exposure to criminal charges confidentially with a licensed criminal law attorney tomorrow.

It is unfortunate that you are in this predicament. You may research, compare, and contact reach a selected counsel of your choice and retain a more responsive and professional counsel. In fact, you may file the prior counsel and request a retainer back for unearned services.

After all,... View More

I do not know a single private criminal defense counsel who would handle such state felony UUW by a felon pro bono, spending time, efforts and resources without making a reasonable living.

Thus, if defendant is indigent he may request the presiding judge to appoint a Public Defender to... View More

You present a great question.

Many variables will affect your present eligibility for probation, yet, as you know already, your prior criminal history will greatly affect your chances to stay fee and does create a significant aggravating factor.

It is highly recommended you... View More

That requires an immediate legal attention of a qualified criminal law counsel.

That answer requires a full knowledge of the original criminal case, its procedural history, evidence, motions, rulings, and case notes on possible manifest mistakes and other legitimate grounds for an appeal to be timely and appropriately filed by such attorney.

That legal issues requires... View More