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Q: What should I do about a 7-year-old felony drug warrant in Illinois?
I have had a felony drug warrant in Illinois for the past seven years, and I want to resolve it. I've not yet taken any steps to address the warrant and I'm seeking guidance on what my best option might be to handle this situation. Could you provide advice on possible actions I can take?
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W. Scott Hanken
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answered on Jul 13, 2026
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answered on Jul 13, 2026
First, do not turn yourself in without counsel and do not contact the court or the police directly to ask about the warrant. Speaking to law enforcement before you have representation can create statements that are later used against you. The right first step is to have an attorney pull the case,... View More 
Q: Accidentally encountered illegal content online in pop-up loops, how to ensure no legal issues?
I accidentally encountered illegal content online while being redirected through pop-up loops. I've had this happen a couple of times before, where I got stuck in these redirect loops and was shocked, but I continued to scroll hoping to exit. I have never downloaded, saved, or uploaded... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
I am a New York attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
The legal standard here should ease your mind. Both New York and federal law criminalize knowing possession, procurement, or distribution of illegal content. The operative word is knowing. Being involuntarily redirected... View More
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Q: How to handle rent arrears and court without HRA decision?
I have a rent arrears of $54,000 and applied to HRA for a one-shot deal to help settle this with my property management company. I've attended court twice, and both times the hearings were adjourned while we awaited HRA's decision. My upcoming court date is July 13, and I've been... View More
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Jul 11, 2026
answered on Jul 11, 2026
Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
There is no way to know from your post if the Brooklyn Housing Court assigned an attorney to you, if you had a housing court legal consultation, or if you are even eligible for a one-shot deal. A "final" adjournment does not mean that is the end of the... View More
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Q: How to handle rent arrears and court without HRA decision?
I have a rent arrears of $54,000 and applied to HRA for a one-shot deal to help settle this with my property management company. I've attended court twice, and both times the hearings were adjourned while we awaited HRA's decision. My upcoming court date is July 13, and I've been... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
I am a New York landlord-tenant attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
Do not sign a stipulation you cannot perform. A 90-day agreement to repay $54,000 is a consent judgment against you in slow motion, because when the money does not arrive, the landlord gets a warrant with... View More
Q: How much can Medicaid claim from a NV personal injury lawsuit settlement?
In Nevada, how much can Medicaid estate recovery claim from the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit involving my now deceased family member, aged 58, who was on Medicaid? The case hasn't settled yet. Importantly, the Medicaid coverage was not related to the injuries from the accident. As... View More
Dara Joy Goldsmith
answered on Jul 11, 2026
answered on Jul 11, 2026
You should discuss this with the estate attorney as your inquiry may be fact specific. Per Medicaid.gov, State Medicaid programs must recover certain Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of a Medicaid enrollee. For individuals age 55 or older, states are required to seek recovery of payments from the... View More
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