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Rap Sheet at 3510 Michigan
How To Obtain Your RAP Sheet

Were you arrested in Illinois and want to get your case sealed or expunged in Cook County? Is a prospective employer or the military asking for your criminal background? If so, you need a copy of your ‘RecordĀ of Arrests and Prosecutions’, also known as your RAP sheet. To obtain your … [+]

Illinois Sentencing

Basic Ranges for Prison Sentences (excluding the firearms add-ons) First-degree murder: 20 – 60 years Class X felony: 6 – 30 years Class 1 felony: 4 – 15 years Class 2 felony: 3 – 7 years Class 3 felony: 2 – 5 years Class 4 felony: 1 – 3 years … [+]

Criminal Courts Building
Cook County: Brief Overview Of A Criminal Case

If you or a loved one has been arrested and/or charged with a crime, you may be at the beginning of a long journey through the Cook County criminal justice system. Cook County is the largest court system in Illinois and one of the largest in the world. Dealing with … [+]