Illinois Criminal Defense Legal Questions

  It is always best to be represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney. Such a lawyer will understand the court system and can help you evaluate your options. It is never wise to speak with a prosecutor without the benefit of counsel. There may be collateral consequences to taking a plea. Please contact a criminal lawyer as soon as possible.   This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor establish an attorney-client relationship between the parties. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-G-Levin-Attorney-at-Law/210343479896 @LoriLevin (twitter)... Read More

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 complete, proper legal advice you need, & a quote to represent you.? Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the case is resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the reasonable attorney's fees to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

A skilled juvenile law attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the complete, proper legal advice you need, & a quote to represent the juvenile. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the case is resolved to your, & the juvenile's, satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the reasonable attorney's fees for an experienced attorney to properly protect the juvenile's legal rights.... Read More

Yes, it's still possible the police could arrest you, it sounds like possibly the police are still investigating the matter. But 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 complete, proper legal advice you need, & possibly offer to take your matter. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter is resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

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 complete, proper legal advice you need. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the case is resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the reasonable attorney's fees to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

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 complete, proper legal advice you need, & a quote to represent you.? Schedule a consultation ASAP.? Once the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the reasonable amount of attorney's fees to hire the attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

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 complete, proper legal advice you need, & a quote to represent you. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

You are not going to be sentenced to any jail time under the circumstances you describe. But 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 complete, proper legal advice you need, & a quote to represent you. Once the case has been resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

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 complete, proper legal advice you need, & a quote to represent you. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction (hopefully), you'll be glad you paid the money to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

A skilled criminal defense attorney very possibly could obtain a more lenient sentence for you than probation + community service. Such an attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the complete, proper legal advice you need (& a quote to represent you).? Schedule a consultation ASAP.? Once the matter is resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire an experienced attorney & properly protect your legal rights.... Read More

A skilled criminal defense attorney would need to discuss this matter with you, &/or your brother, in greater detail, & ask both of you many questions, in order to give both of you the complete, proper legal advice you both need, & a quote to represent him. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter has been resolved to his satisfaction (hopefully), you'll be glad you paid the money for an experienced attorney to properly protect his legal rights.... Read More

   Please have your step-son contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Violation of an order of protection is a crime in and of itself in Illinois. It sounds like your step-son is in need of counsel as soon as possible, not only to represent him in court but also to advise him so that he does not violate the order.    This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advise nor establish an attorney-client relationship. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com   ... Read More

No.  You can not be punished on the basis of bad thoughts only.  There must also be some criminal act.  Under 720 ILCS 5/8-4, the Illinois Statute for attempt, the person who is planning must take a substantial step towards the commission of that offense.  For example, its not enough to think and say you're going to blow people up with a bomb. You have to go out and buy bomb components or put them together into a bomb.    ... Read More

It depends. No bond is usually because of a parole hold, not a probation hold. That usually means your husband can bond out on the new charge for $50,000, but the probation hold will still prevent him from being free. He will typically just be transferred straight to the Illinois Department of Corrections. There's a lot of potential circumstances that would change how this question and answer turns out, but this is the most usual case.  ... Read More

It depends on what other evidence there is. You sound like you have several issues.  If you never gave him permission to search your car, you may want to file a motion to suppress.  The fact that he got fired is potentially exculpatory, but that does not automatically mean your charges are dismissed. For example, if there's a video recording of you saying you knew the drugs were in the car, you are still going to have a difficult time. You should talk to your attorney. They should know what to do when this kind of situation pops up.  ... Read More

They can charge you with it if a reasonable person would believe you were drinking. Usually just your breath smelling like alcohol is enough. Other facts could be you stumbling, vomitting, glassy/blood shot eyes, or slurred speech. Your accusor does not need to be present until your trial. If you do not understand what is going on, you should hire a private attorney, or if you can not afford one, you should request a public defender.    ... Read More