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11-16-2007, 10:41 AM
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No Contact Assault in Illinois
I was arrested after a verbal altercation and charged with simple assault. Can I plead guilty or do I need a lawyer? And, can I get a continuance? My court date is around the holidays and I would like to post pone it if at all possible. Thanks.
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11-17-2007, 12:50 PM
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Re: No Contact Assault in Illinois
Hire a lawyer, get advised on how to plead, and have your lawyer seek a continuance.
You can plead guilty if you truly want to, after which you will get a criminal record then be sentenced for the crime.
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11-18-2007, 10:35 AM
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Re: No Contact Assault in Illinois
Ok, thanks. That's kinda what I thought.
do you know if I can show up on the court date without a lawyer and ask for a continuance?
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11-18-2007, 10:47 AM
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Re: No Contact Assault in Illinois
I suggest hiring a lawyer before your court date, or contacting the court for information on their process for requesting a court-appointed lawyer.
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11-18-2007, 02:30 PM
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Re: No Contact Assault in Illinois
Ok, thanks. That's what I'll do. I appreciate your response.
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