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Q: What motions can I use to request a continuance in an Illinois meth possession case?
I am facing a possession of meth charge in Illinois and I need to request a continuance. There have been previous court dates, and I have already received a continuance once. I'm seeking this continuance due to [insert specific reason here]. Are there any specific motions or strategies I can... View More 
Cheryl Powell
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
You do not just get to request continuances in criminal court. If you have a lawyer as you say you do, that lawyer has to ask for the continuance for a specific reason. Lawyers know what they are. Talk to your lawyer. This is not a complicated thing. Either you have a legitimate reason or you... View More
Q: How can I address a denial of my U.S. passport application due to identity issues?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a U.S. passport application based on my claim to U.S. citizenship through my father. My father became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1979, and I was born in Yemen in 1984 after his naturalization. I possess numerous documents related to my father's U.S.... View More
Karol Dezwager Brown
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
Hi! Based on your description, the key issue appears to be identity verification rather than citizenship transmission through your father. If the government is not disputing your father's naturalization or potential citizenship claim, the focus will likely be on proving that you are the person... View More
Q: Does my SC disposition affect my I-751 immigration case?
I'm seeking guidance on a crimmigration matter related to a South Carolina disposition and a pending I-751. I am a conditional permanent resident preparing to file the I-751. In 2016, I was involved in a South Carolina case while holding UN-related identification and diplomatic status. I was a... View More
Karol Dezwager Brown
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
Hi! Based on the facts you've shared, this appears to be one of those situations where the exact court records and statutory language matter far more than the labels used by the court. Terms such as "civil fine," "bench trial," or similar state-law terminology do not always... View More
Q: How to pursue compensation after alleged assault by security guard?
I was assaulted by a security guard weighing at least 300 lbs, despite my medical records showing no lawful basis for such force. The records describe me as alert, cooperative, and calm, with no signs of dangerous conduct. Despite this, I was subjected to force, restraints, and detention without a... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
First, I am very sorry what you went through. That is unacceptable.
What you need to do is get an experienced attorney, one that is experienced in dealing with hospitals (medical malpractice attorneys even though it is not necessarily malpractice). Choose an attorney who can work on... View More
Q: How can I file for divorce and keep my house in Ohio?
I am seeking advice on filing for a divorce in Ohio. My husband, a Haitian non-resident with employment authorization, and I got married in December 2022. I have three children, aged 14, 13, and 11, from a previous relationship, and my husband has not financially supported them. We share a... View More
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
Your question leaves out some of the most important details. How is the house titled? Was it purchased during the marriage? ANything acquired during the marriage is marital property (to be split between the parties). You can certainly file your complaint for divorce and ask for the house but... View More
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