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It really depends on all the facts.
Try contacting your local bar association.
A State's Attorney is an elected official. He does not have a "supervisor" or a "boss". You can vote for a different person at the next... Read Answer
A matter can be a tort and a criminal offense simultaneously. The difference is who is bringing the charges. In a criminal matter, the issue is... Read Answer
You are not eligible to have the matters expunged if you were convicted, unless you were sentenced to TASC probation. You may be eligible to... Read Answer
Although you stated you would press charges, the people actually prosecuting the charges is the State's Attorney's Office. You can request to... Read Answer
You may not legally open carry in Illinois based on People v. Aguilar, 2013 IL 112116 (2013).
Footnote #3 on Page 8 of People v. Aguilar states that... Read Answer
If you were served with a subpoena, which is a court order to appear in court on a certain date and at a certain time, you are required to appear in... Read Answer
Assault doesn't require a physical touching. Contact an attorney.
Generally it is 3 years as it is a felony, unless you have fled the state during that time.
It really depends on circumstances and background.
With that sentence the only hope for release would be a pardon or overwhelming new evidence of innocence.
A skilled criminal defense attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the... Read Answer
It may depending on the type of background check. You should try and have it dismissed at your first court date and then have it expunged if you are... Read Answer
In addition to the possible penalties that your son may receive for the ticket he received, your son may have problems with his driver's... Read Answer
You may be able to avoid a conviction. You should have a lawyer at your first court date.
A skilled criminal defense attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the... Read Answer
Absolutely, yes, there are multiple provisions in the Illinois Vehicle Code regarding requirements that vehicles must always be 100% maintained, in... Read Answer
The answer to your question is, yes. But "the victim" doesn't reopen a case, a prosecutor's office does.
You should petition the District Court where the crime occurred to seal both the arrest and court file. Most attorneys would be able to do this for a... Read Answer
The whole point of a diversion program is to not have a criminal record. You should be ok.
Very hard to tell without the details, many times in cases such as yours where there has been a diversionary program used for your benefit there will... Read Answer