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Q: I’ve had a case going on since 2/15/23 , I want a second opinion but no one will help me

They said security and the police were doing a welfare check on me after I left the casino but it surly wasn’t ,

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Q: In Illinois in regards to successful completion of 2nd chance probation is there a hearing for an official dismissal?

If requirements are fulfilled and you do not get violated is this considered successful completion? Should there be a hearing at the end of this probation to determine successful completion in front of a judge and should u receive some documentation showing dismissal of the charges/certification of... View More

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Q: in monroe county jail just got transferred to he missed his court date but payed the orginal fine how get him out jail

he was driving under a suspended license and got a ticket he payed that ticket orignal has been in jail over 7 days

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Q: if I sign an affidavit stating the gun was mine, what can happen to me?

we was outside the car. The police pulled up search the car and found a gun and lock my friend up. It was not his car. What will happen to me

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Q: if I signed the affidavit stating the gun that was found was mines can I go to jail for that?

we was outside the car. The police pulled up search the car and found a gun. They lock my friend up for the gun.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Sep 3, 2024

There is no enough information to form an opinion.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: Is a RSO in Illinois who has completed his probation required to answer ANY questions to a police officer in his home?

My partner is a registerned sex offender who completed probation in 2011. The police have come by 5 times in the past month and called by phone as well (each visit is recorded and saved on doorbell cam). They do not have a warrant nor do they suspect any crime has occurred. They want him to... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

In Illinois, if your partner has completed probation and is complying with all registration requirements, he is generally not obligated to answer questions from police officers at his home unless they have a warrant or specific legal grounds to enter. Your partner has the right to remain silent and... View More

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Q: If I was on bond with the pre-trial conditions the same as an order of protection and the order of protection was

Dropped does that mean that the pre-trial conditions are also dropped

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Sep 3, 2024

No. The order of protection is a separate case usually with an op case number. The criminal case is a cm or cf case and one of the bond conditions is no contact with victim.

They are two separate things. Dropping of one does not equal dropping of th r other.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: On federal probation,given restitution order, but also owe back state taxes. Who gets my tax refund 1st; victims, or IRS

Thanks for taking my question. I have just been sentenced to federal probation and ordered to pay restitution to an injured party. However, I also owe money in back taxes to the state of Illinois for unpaid taxes from 2021. A condition of my probation is that I file a tax return this coming spring.... View More

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

When you file your tax return and are issued a refund, the government will prioritize payments based on the specific laws and regulations governing your situation. Typically, the IRS will apply your federal tax refund to any outstanding federal tax liabilities first. Since you are on federal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: 63 in a 35 have to appear in court

for a first offense what would likely be the punishment

Brandon K. Davis
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answered on Jun 23, 2024

Speeding 26-34 over is a Class B misdemeanor under Illinois law. This is a criminal offense, which is why you have a mandatory court appearance. An attorney can certainly assist and help ensure you receive the best possible result.

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Q: Can you generate a list of lawyers who advertise practicing in law as opposed to practicing at law?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Identifying lawyers who advertise practicing "in law" as opposed to "at law" can be nuanced due to the way legal advertising rules are structured and enforced. The distinction is subtle and may not be explicitly stated in most advertising materials.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: What will happen to me if I run away at 16 an don't return until I'm 18
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Jun 17, 2024

Everyone harboring you can be charged with a felony for harboring a runaway. You put everyone in danger who tries to help you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Hi, Recently placed on 2nd chance probation for Burglary. 2 years probation, 100 hours of CS. 180 days jail STAYED.

2 weeks after court date, I got a DUI few blocks from home. I have NO prior criminal record. I am 45 yrs old and am compliant with probation except for DUI. States Attorney just filed PTR petition to revoke! What am I looking at? Jail sentence? extended probation? Im sick over this. What should I... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Jun 6, 2024

You should hire a criminal defense lawyer in the county where the charge is pending IMMEDIATELY.

These cases are very fact specific and you need immediate assistance from a lawyer who has experience with this State's attorney.

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Q: Can I be convicted of theft if cameras found me in the vicinity but didn't capture it happening?

Hello, there have been a string of petty thefts at my workplace. Some items that have been stolen are apple ear pods, $800, and credit cards. I believe there is footage of me going in and out of the rooms around the time of the thefts. There is no footage of the actual thefts because cameras are... View More

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answered on Jun 4, 2024

Simply being inside the room is weak circumstansial evidence, especially if visiting the room was part of your daily job duties. If this is the only single piece of evidence, the case against you would be very weak. On the other hand, if there are other bits of circumstantial evidence, they may be... View More

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Q: I am being railroaded by the entire judicial system in Illinois I am desperately seeking help for I end up in prison!

There is some to this case and I don't have the room to put it all in I do have a narrative of anyone is willing to help me! They trying to lock me in prison for something I was no part. I need someone willing to help me please! I do not deserve this.

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answered on May 2, 2024

It is difficult to answer your question without knowing a whole lot more information about the case that you are defending against. If you do not have counsel, you should contact competent counsel and explain in detail the facts, circumstances, and procedural posture of your case.

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Q: Do I have to be read my miranda rights if I was questioned raided and arrested in illinois?
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answered on May 4, 2024

Merely being questioned does not trigger the obligation of law enforcement to read you your Miranda rights. However, based upon what you have generally described, at some point during those various events, your Miranda rights should have been provided to you. I would of course need to know much... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Tax Law and International Law for Illinois on
Q: What's the statute of limitations for smuggling a rug into the US from Iran, through the UK?

My parents declared an Iranian rug they bought in the UK sometime between 1990 to 1998. They declared it as Pakistani. I was there when it occurred during a European vacation to Paris and England. I think they still have the rug, and there is probably some documentation still out there about the... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

In the United States, smuggling items into the country by falsifying their country of origin is considered a violation of customs laws. However, the exact statute of limitations on this can vary depending on specific details such as the nature of the goods and the perceived intent behind the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Illinois on
Q: If I was at a mental hospital during my hearing date for an order of protection would that help to get it dropped?

Me and my parents are separating ourselves, permanently. They were supporting me, and we're going through process of cutting our financial ties. Once that was mostly finished the family lawyer I was talking to dropped an order of protection on me. I sent them a bunch of angry messages, while... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Apr 10, 2024

MAYBE. It depends how long ago this happened, were you served with the papers before or during hospital, will your Dr state that you were in such a mental state from mental illness or meds as to not be responsible for not showing up, etc.

Get all your papers together and go see a good...
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