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The avocet at the court house is new and she said she didn’t have my information only information filed was my old phone number and old last name. She sent me letters but no letter asking me to call her.The avocet wasn’t working there at the time i turned in my information and car estimate so... View More 
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answered on Oct 24, 2021
Your question is coming up under Illinois although it appears you live in MO. In any event, this will be true in either state, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover your damages, provided the statute of limitations has not run yet. Depending on the amount of damages, you may do so in small claims... View More
Can a plaintiff use a video that skips and lapse in time for evidence in their case or can I motion to exclude it from being seen?
If so, under what grounds can I motion?
Video goes up to minute 2 then skips to 2:30 to 3:15 then skips to 4:05, lot of the video seem altered.
answered on Oct 1, 2021
You could do a motion in limine asking to bar the video due to lack of foundation. If it’s edited in some way, it has been altered and wouldn’t meet foundational requirements to be admissible evidence.
Probably a good issue to have a lawyer handle. Each county is different and has... View More
Which that person launched a DOS attack on the school disabling wifi. Now my child is being charged with a level 5 felony. Can this be true if he did not launch the attack?
answered on Sep 30, 2021
There is no such thing as "level five felony in Illinois", as Illinois has the following felony Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, and X.
You must immediately discuss your minor's child criminal exposure off any public venue or fora with a competent licensed attorney as that situation has... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2021
You could be charged with a number of both state and federal crimes as follows:
1. Since each Link card is associated with a certain person and requires a password for its use, both of you (the seller and buyer) may be charged with conspiracy to defraud state agency, bank fraud, wire fraud,... View More
I was the victim of a felony assault in 2019. The case just came to an end today with the state successfully getting a guilty please. I will receive restitution for damages received (I have lasting damage to my vision in my left eye, restitution only covers vision therapy receipts up to last year,... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2021
You most definitely may initiate a civil action for additional lasting damages against the convicted person based on your description. I believe you have requisites merits to initiate such suit for damages, however, the difficulty will lie in the following: even if you file and obtain a judgment... View More
Wht does that mean
answered on Sep 26, 2021
Hard to say as the forfeiture could take many forms in connection with a pending criminal case,
Essentially, it means that the person loses property due to a legal violation of the collateral for said property.
I had final pretrial sept 14th before jury trial because I am innocent and he never attended now there is a body only warrant and court on the 28th for bond forfeit and the states attorney is moving to have jury trial removed from docit and I cant get ahold of attorney what do I do I have paid him... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2021
It is unfortunate that you are in this predicament. You may research, compare, and contact reach a selected counsel of your choice and retain a more responsive and professional counsel. In fact, you may file the prior counsel and request a retainer back for unearned services.
After all,... View More
Specifically asking about this law in question as it reads :
(725 ILCS 5/108-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 108-4)
Sec. 108-4. Issuance of search warrant.
(a) All warrants upon written complaint shall state the time and date of issuance and be the warrants of the judge issuing the... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2021
It appears that would be perfectly lawful based on the statutes and the sworn affidavit sating the legal need for such.
answered on Sep 18, 2021
That maybe improper depending on Plaintiff’s intent and purpose which may create witness tampering situation.
Continue to be watched and followed by two detectives. Was over a teen several months ago that emailed me.
answered on Sep 17, 2021
The law enforcement never comments or advises anyone about pending criminal investigations, however, the most vital thing for you to do is to immediately discuss your possible criminal exposure with licensed criminal defense attorney as anything you do, state or admit to without counsel will be... View More
A petitioner took a picture of my car to use for their evidence because they say that my car resembles a car they have video of but not plate number. The person took the picture without asking me. I explained that just because my car is the same model in their video doesn’t mean it proves it’s... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2021
No one needs your permission to take a picture of your car if it is visible anywhere. In fact, the photograph may be offered into evidence as corroborating evidentiary exhibit that may show that the make, model, shape, color and the type of the vehicle matches the one on the video.
A... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2021
The best method to clarify acronyms and the web site terms for the purposes of understanding their actual meaning would be directly contacting the court clerk and seek further explanation of that language. However, a clerk may not issue a legal advice, thus, for that purpose it would make sense to... View More
The people that committed the crime gained access to my car that was impounded when they wouldn't tell me where it was and they stole items from me out of my car in the police department I don't know how about going to file a lawsuit against the county the lawyer I paid every penny from... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2021
Avoid the very first, and sadly, the most typical legal mistake many people make in the beginning of the legal process: do not make any legal decisions, actions, filings, appearances, concessions, admissions, clarifications without first discussing your exact criminal exposure to possible criminal... View More
Nothing sexual about it
answered on Sep 3, 2021
If there’s nothing sexual about it, then it’s not dating.
Also, the age of consent in Illinois is 17.
So, definitely a felony.
Going to court since Feb. 2021. I've been told there is video, but why hasn't xemployer gave that over? Its been atleast 6 months shouldn't that been turned into law enforcement to get An arrest to b made?
answered on Sep 10, 2021
You need to retain a licensed criminal defense counsel who legally is ENTITLED to request any incriminating or case relevant evidence in any format for the purposes of reviewing the allegations.
Also, one of then most critical legal mistakes people make is DISCUSSING ANY ALLEGED CRIMINAL... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2021
No. They can charge you up to 3 years after the incident for a felony offense.
answered on Sep 10, 2021
I do not practice in the State of Georgia, however, if you contact the Georgia Superior Court clerk directly you may request a template or example of that legal document for your purposes.
Also, the Clerk may refer you the the court Referral Desk where there could be a possibility to find... View More
Prosecutor is in a more serious(felony) case vs a family court case. Is there any precedent notably in illinois that a Judge can suspend the lesser case until the more serious case is completed?
answered on Sep 12, 2021
If we are talking about the Federal Code the relevant Code section of the US Code 12 is below:
12 U.S. Code § 3423 - Immunity from suit for disclosure of financial exploitation of senior citizens. the actual section content is available online.
answered on Aug 17, 2021
Yes. Possession of any amount of either substance is a felony in Illinois.
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