Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

I have a member of my family who has a 10 year plus outstanding warrant for unarmed burglary. I believe he can also be hit with skipping out on his probation. My question is this:if he were to turn himself in, what is most likely to happen? The warrants are in the state of illinois if that makes a difference.


Asked on 7/13/11, 1:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

From my experience with various courts throughout Illinois, my guess would be that he would be held in custody until such time as a hearing may be had on the question of the setting of bond. It's possible that a court might set a bond without the necessity of a hearing, but it's more likely that a hearing will be held. In many places the defendant attends this hearing via webcam from the jail. Then, whether or not the bond is set and made, the case against the defendant proceeds whether its the burglary, the probation revocation, or both. Obviously, your family member needs the best criminal defense attorney that he or she can afford. I might be able to offe my services to you for a reasonable fee. Please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 7/13/11, 9:33 am


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