But K-12 funding is suddenly in the center of the fight as talks begin on a budget for next year and the November statehouse elections loom. Illinois has cut more than $1 billion from its education budget since 2009. It's one of the worst ranked states in total dollars sent to districts per student. In areas where there's plenty of valuable property to tax, that's worked out fine.
The preliminary hearing phase of the trial usually takes place 5-6 days after an arraignment. In the case of a misdemeanor charge, the next phase of the trial is the motions and hearings phase. This usually takes about 3 months to occur but can last as long as 2 years. During this phase evidence issues are settled and investigations are conducted to determine the allowance or suppression of witnesses.
Yes. The judge will give your lawyer a trial date usually a few weeks in advance. If you don't want to go to trial, it sounds like you have been offered a deal that does not include jail time.If you think you are going to be convicted at trial, probation is a pretty good deal.Yes.f the judge thinks the state is unnecessarily delaying, he can dismiss it. If you can't reach an agreement, the judge will set it for trial. If it goes to trial and you are convicted, typically the punishment is much harsher than you would have gotten with a plea. No, there is no specific time frame.