If you've been charged with a crime in Illinois, the odds are high that your case will never go to trial. While it varies a little from state to state, 97 percent of federal convictions happen through plea deals. So do 94 percent of convictions for felonies at the state level.
Protect your relationship with your child through paternity
Are you the father of a child born outside of marriage?
Should you be honest with your defense attorney?
If you are charged with a crime in Illinois, the best thing you can do for yourself is defend your rights. You don't want to end up with a bias against you in court, and you shouldn't have to worry about unfair treatment.
Marital counseling could help resolve your divorce
Sometimes, people just know that a divorce is the right choice. If that's you, then what some believe was the sign to divorce might resonate with you.
The Bail Reform Act may lead to less pretrial detention
After an arrest, many people wait to learn whether the court will allow for their releases on bail or bond. In numerous cases, parties may not have the ability to meet cash bail amounts, and as a result, they spend a considerable time in pretrial detention. Commonly, individuals who pose no threat to the community or who are innocent of the alleged crime will still spend time behind bars.
