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It is always a good idea to be represented by counsel. Domestic battery is a serious offense. Some prosecutor offices have a "no drop" policy... Read Answer
Generally speaking, voluntary intoxication is not a defense to an offense.
The key issue here is whether you made a knowing and voluntary statement.... Read Answer
The blow machine is not relevant to this situation.
Factors that are relevant: You are on probation. You are a felon. You were in possession... Read Answer
The answer depends on what kind of ticket. Usually you can go to the clerks office to find out if you have been charged after 7-14 days. ... Read Answer
This is a very difficult question to answer online because it is fact specific issue and will require a great deal of investigation. You should... Read Answer
It depends on what type of lawsuit you are looking for. I know Fagan, Fagan, and Davis has done some work on clerical privilege as it relates... Read Answer
In New York State you have to either have someone arrested for a crime or go to Family Court before a judge will issue an order of protection. She... Read Answer
You may be eligible for a diversion program which could keep the matter of your public record. If you are young enough you may also qualify for a... Read Answer
If you are ordered to court, you need to go. Failure to do so will result in a warrant being issued for you arrest.
Assuming you were arrested, generally there is a 3 year statute of limitations from the incident date for the prosecutor to file felony charges in... Read Answer
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
There is nobody who can answer this question except the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. The current situation is that there is a circuit... Read Answer
Yes there is a good chance that that person will be violated and jailed.
You can report the incident to the police to determine whether there is a sufficient basis for the charge of theft.
You an also hire a... Read Answer
Much of this is contractual. If you signed something that states you will pay a certain amount to a surety, then you are generally bound by... Read Answer
Yes, IYC has the ability to set certain conditions on parole. For example, if your son has a history of domestic battery and was sent to IYC based... Read Answer
The first issue here is whether you can be charged with a crime without entering the city/county. The general answer is yes. For example, if... Read Answer
Generally speaking, the answer is yes. However, the true answer is that it lies within the discretion of the presiding judge. You posted that... Read Answer
Under 725 ILCS 5/114-12, the question is going to be whether the officer's conduct was reasonable and in objective good faith. This is a fact... Read Answer
There is no set time frame for this answer. There are several facts Courts will look at to determine whether the length of your detention is... Read Answer
Under 720 ILCS 5/3-5(b), the general statute of limitations for a felony is three years.
However, aggravated battery to a child does have a few... Read Answer
Under 720 ILCS 5/3-5(b), the general statute of limitations for a felony is three years.