by John Lonergan | Sep 12, 2022 | Probation
This is the next post in my series on retaining a probation violation lawyer in Peoria, Illinois. My last article discussed the process followed in probation revocation proceedings. It is important to understand that such proceedings are not a trial. The decision as...
by John Lonergan | Jun 26, 2022 | Probation
This is the next post in my series on retaining a probation violation lawyer in Peoria, Illinois. My last article discussed the reasons for which a court may find that one violated their probation. It is important to understand that a defendant does not necessarily...
by John Lonergan | Jun 26, 2022 | Probation
This is the next post in my series on retaining a probation violation lawyer in Peoria, Illinois. My last article provided an overview of topics which the series will be addressing. It also discussed the need to contact an attorney as soon as possible if you or a...
by John Lonergan | Jun 26, 2022 | Probation
This is the first post in a series of articles which will discuss the topic of retaining a probation violation lawyer in Peoria, Illinois. I am writing on this issue due to the fact that family members often do not know what steps to take when a loved one is facing...
by John Lonergan | Jan 22, 2020 | Probation
This is the final post in a series of articles discussing early termination of probation in Peoria, Illinois. Illinois law gives judges the authority to release defendants from probation early in certain circumstances. Those hoping to take advantage of this legal...
by John Lonergan | Jan 22, 2020 | Probation
This is the next post in a series of articles discussing early termination of probation in Peoria, Illinois. My previous post reviewed the process of seeking to end one’s probation earlier than the originally sentenced term. It also emphasized the importance of...