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answered on Jul 19, 2017
It will be for a minimum of one year and could go on indefinitely and could take years to get your license fully reinstated. That is why I recommend you have an attorney involved immediately.
Ive been mentally traumatized by the experience have not been able to have healthy relationships of any kind have even turned to drugs. I want to know if theres anything that can be done about this monster who takes advantage of people.
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answered on Jul 17, 2017
You can still go to the police and report this. The statute of limitations for these types of actions does not run out for a long time.
We have a 22 yr old disabled daughter who was sick, we took her to the hospital and the state filed neglect charges against us, because of bed sores and they said she was too thin. We have a protection order against us, and we do not know if she is ok, they also took our 18r old son and put him in... View More 
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answered on Jul 15, 2017
Yes you will need a lawyer familiar with both DCFS and the criminal courts - two different entities by the way. Do NOT give any statements to the case worker UNTIL you have hired a lawyer. This is serious.
If they believe an incident happend to their child while the victim was 17.
(when making a report)
Can it lead to a case being filed if the allaged victim does not consent or even if the alleged victim says the accusations are false?
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answered on Jul 14, 2017
Anyone can report a possible crime, but only the police or the prosecutor can 'open a case'. And yes the prosecutor can subpoena any person to court to testify.
Defendant was proven innocent in pretrial court hearing, and victim didn't show to trial court hearing. Defendant was on parole prior to arrest with 2 months remaining regarding a case from 3 years ago. He has already served 4 months for this domestic battery case. While serving these past 4... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2017
Ordinarily (but not automatically) the failure of the complaining witness to appear at trial will prevent a trial from proceeding. A prosecutor can still go to trial but obtaining a guilty verdict is far more difficult.
And restitution.. I missed a court date because of transportation issues but called to inform the court my ride fell through.. the judge issued a warrant and I was arrested resulting in the loss of 1 job and loss of an interview for a better job. Now my girlfriend and I are being pulled over for... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2017
It is illegal to search a car without your consent or without a warrant, unless there is probable cause or you are under arrest.
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
No you are not, but each license has its own rules. So more details would help.
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
In Illinois a felony conviction can never be expunged, unless there is a full governor's pardon with a recommendation to expunge, followed by a court order.
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
You would be responsible if you knowingly allowed an intoxicated motorist to drive a car which you owned.
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
You will get revoked in Illinois. A very serious situation. you should consult an Illinois attorney BEFORE the out of state case is finalized.
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
Yes you can get a license, but this matter should be fully disclosed on the application if you pleaded guilty or were found guilty (even court supervision).
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