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answered on Feb 21, 2024
REPORT IT TO THE POLICE.You were the victim of a fraudulent conveyance of a motorcycle. If the same people have your truck still, you should be able to get it back.
Is there a statue of limitations on amending a charge? The prosecutor has been pursuing charges for three years and knows the discovery shows he doesn't have anywhere near the evidence to convict on the charges but has failed to amend them to something he has the evidence for. Doesn't he... View More 
answered on Feb 19, 2024
Pleadings can be amended before during or after the trial. The last time the prosecution can Amend pleadings is after trial. Jury instructions have to mirror charges and lesser included offenses if deemed appropriate.
My ex-husband filed an OP against me to keep our children from me and he knowingly lied and stated that our daughter lived with him which she did not. Also, the judge had put on the OP that one of our children's names is Kimberly and I have no child named that. Our son also does not live with... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2024
Are you talking about the Emergency hearing? If so, you put your witnesses on for the plenary hearing that tell the truth. You can subpoena neighbors of yours, his, bus drivers, teachers, your sister, etc. Should be easy to prove with school aged kids.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Here are some key legal rights and guidelines regarding marijuana use for pregnant women in 2024:
- Marijuana use remains federally illegal in the United States, regardless of pregnancy status. However, several states have legalized recreational or medical use for adults over 21. Laws vary... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Illinois, if you were given a code to a gate and received email and text permission to take scrap, but a manager later denied this permission and a warrant was issued for theft or burglary, the situation becomes legally complex. The key issue revolves around the legitimacy and understanding of... View More
I just left my probation? She said I don't have any warrant but I'm being harassed by authority's??at home &I'm afraid to answer the door what should I do.
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
In the United States, a sheriff or local police can arrest someone without a warrant under certain circumstances. This typically includes situations where an officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime, or in cases of a crime committed in the officer's presence.... View More
the person lied to me about their age & me being less than smart, it did not come to my mind to ask a person for proof of age & instead based of the person physical traits, I believed the false age which this person claimed on the profile of dating site & the person was actually under... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
I cannot make any definitive legal assessments regarding your situation or chances for citizenship. However, I can provide some general information.
A misdemeanor offense, especially one from many years ago when you were young, does not automatically preclude you from potentially obtaining... View More
I have a letter from my doctor stating that I am prescribed the medication (Xanax). I've had 2 court dates where they asked about representation. I was going to try and hire an attorney. However, I can't afford it and why should I when I shouldn't have been charged in the first... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2024
Usually, the prosecutor will talk to you. Make an appt to talk to that person. See if you can get them to voluntarily dismiss it. It is not normally the judge who we try to reach deals with. But if they won't dismiss And you cannot afford a lawyer, ask for a pd.
I was arrested in March of 2023 and had a bond amount of $25,000 10% $2,500 which my boyfriend's mother had posted for me expecting to get atleast some of this back once the case was finished. But once I had gone to court after my release the judge denied my request for a public defender even... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
In the United States, the right to a public defender is generally determined based on your financial situation, not on whether someone else posted bail for you. The fact that someone else paid your bail doesn't automatically disqualify you from receiving a public defender. However, courts... View More
I have an OP against my ex spouse. We have a child together. He only gets to talk to him on talking parents. He told my child that he can’t talk to him again on the required day and to tell me that I should allow him to let him talk to him at another time. Is he breaking my OP by directing my son... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
I don't know what talking parents is. But I don't believe that having child visitation by phone or explaining how yo facilitate it should be an op violation. That provision is more about using a 3rd party to send messages to you like are you willing to try to reconcile, etc.
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Southern Illinois, as an 18-year-old with a FOID (Firearm Owner's Identification) card, you are legally allowed to own a pistol or handgun. Illinois law allows individuals aged 18 or older to possess and purchase handguns if they hold a valid FOID card.
However, you must still... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
For your friend who has been in prison for 29 years on what you believe to be false charges, seeking legal assistance is crucial. Start by looking for an attorney experienced in criminal defense, particularly one who has handled wrongful conviction cases. These attorneys are skilled in reviewing... View More
The case itself is in Lake county but since a family member is an ex dcfs cop,shes friends with everyone and has worked under the color of law to get custody of my grandchildren by lying and commiting fraud.I need an honest unbiased person outside of lake county to investigate the violation of... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In seeking an attorney to investigate a DCFS case in Lake County, Illinois, while avoiding potential conflicts of interest, it's wise to look for legal representation outside the local area. A Chicago-based attorney could provide the necessary distance and impartiality for your case.... View More
After obtaining PTSD during violent crime , I carried on without treatment with self medication. I received a 10 year sentence without legal representation or psychological evaluation.
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Illinois, if you were sentenced to a 10-year term without legal representation or a psychological evaluation, especially considering your mental health conditions stemming from a violent crime, there are several steps you can take. First, it's important to seek legal representation... View More
I took a plea deal for probation for criminal cases and traffic cases combined to come off my record and they never put my Traffic in the deal.. so I signed and it benefited my license none and that was the whole point
answered on Dec 14, 2023
If you think an error was made, and you had a lawyer, you should talk to that person. If no lawyer, then talk to the prosecutor you made the deal with and see if they will make it right. Do so asap. If that doesn't work, hire a lawyer.
Courts refused to appoint a public defender
answered on Dec 14, 2023
PD's have to be appointed if you are incom eligible and looking at jail time. It would seem a warrant would be required but its hard to tell without knowing all the facts.
To live with me, the father. She’s been here one week transferred schools and is settling in well, now her mom found out her husband is going to jail and will not be there an she needs a sitter for the other children so she wants to take my daughter back. My daughter wants to go back because she... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Under these circumstances, it is unlikely that you would prevail in this case unless you could prove that the mother knew it was happening and chose not to intervene. There are over 15 relevant factors but this is the biggest one in this situation. The law errs on the side of stability. If the... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2023
It depends. Criminal charges are extremely fact-sensitive. To be charged with assault, of any kind, there must be an unpermitted "touching." The basis for charging indecent exposure is generally public nudity. If that was the basis for the charges here, the perpetrator cannot be... View More
Driver could remove it from the area after I was walking off and after I said no the cop said wait till I see her out what can I do about this
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
If a police officer asked you to remove a stolen camper that wasn't yours, and you were uncomfortable or unable to comply, you were within your rights to refuse. Your refusal should not result in any form of intimidation or threat from the officer.
If you felt threatened or intimidated... View More
Was trust my attorney. She did no ERISA discovery or Private, my ex wife hid assets securing my support. My second lawyer w held my ERISA Alt Payee rights before settlement. He used her 1/3 VFI to write settlement. In podt judgement I discovered she had a -250,000 ADB , 1x Desth Benefit decrease... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2023
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