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I have a long standing documented history of DV with the person I called about. My most recent OP was dismissed by a new judge, when it absolutely should not have been. His behavior had escalated for about five days. He physically assaulted me after banging on my door. He evaded police, asked them... View More 
I have a long standing documented history of DV with the person I called about. My most recent OP was dismissed by a new judge, when it absolutely should not have been. His behavior had escalated for about five days. He physically assaulted me after banging on my door. He evaded police, asked them... View More
My boyfriend got out on bond for domestic charges.i never pressed charges and asked if they can not instate a no contact order. They instated one anyways and I don’t want to wait a month to be able to see a judge at his next court date. States attorney never reached out or talked to me yet.
answered on Sep 9, 2024
You are not a party to the litigation and therefore you have no ability to file anything to change that process. You may talk to the State's Attorney to ask or to his lawyer to ask, as one of them would have to file a motion. Of course, you would want to know when the motion is heard so you... View More
i have a detailed case and it is best explained over a phone call
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I understand you're dealing with complex family law issues related to child support, back pay, and custody arrangements. It's essential to address these matters carefully to ensure the best outcome for you and your family. You can start by gathering all relevant documents, including court... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
No idea. The sheriff of the county where he lives will serve him asap. If a legal advocate at a women's center or a lawyer helped you and you want him to be on notice sooner, you could have them call him for you and tell him. Make sure they get a phone bill to prove it to the judge. You... View More
I don’t feel comfortable with my Public Defender.
She is not returning my calls or emails & seems unprepared & unenthusiastic about my defense.
I have a trial date set for 06/11/24.
Can I hire a Lawyer before my trial date?
The landlord refused to give me my security deposit back because they say it “stays with the property”. My abusive ex has decided to stay there. I wanted to move for safety reasons. I was the one who solely placed the deposit before we moved in. That’s my money. Why couldn’t they refund my... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
In situations involving domestic violence, some jurisdictions have laws that provide specific protections for victims, including matters related to housing and security deposits. If you had to move out for safety reasons due to domestic violence, there might be legal provisions that allow you to... View More
Can I not show up in court so they can drop it. He choked me and I passed out but police was called a week after from a family member because they couldn't keep that a secret. I have messages and bruises that proved it. What can I do?
answered on Mar 3, 2024
You may choose to contact the victim witness coordinator at the state's attorney's office. However, if the state chooses to subpoena you, do not evade service and do not fail to abide by the subpoena. You can end up in jail yourself.
i am a victim in a domestic violence case and i got a subpoena. i understand i have to be at court and i will but i don't want to testify because i don't feel comfortable i have social anxiety. i have never been in trouble before and i don't know my rights. what happens if i refuse to testify?
answered on Nov 29, 2023
If you refuse to testify you can be arrested and charged with obstruction of justice or some other penalties. You have been subpoenaed. Failure to appear and testify is a violation of the law. Most state's attorneys have victim witness coordinators. You should call that person at the... View More
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
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
Yes, in Illinois, if someone initially represents themselves in a criminal case (often referred to as "pro se" representation) but later realizes they cannot effectively do so or meets the financial eligibility criteria, they can request a public defender. Public defenders are appointed... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2023
In Illinois, iPhone pictures of bruises can potentially be used as evidence in court for cases involving domestic battery. To ensure their admissibility, the photos must be relevant, authentic, and taken around the time of the incident. It's crucial to be able to explain how and when the... View More
Together. What should I do?
answered on Aug 15, 2023
Tell them they are not allowed in your house. It was a gift or it is property belonging to you and your ex.
Me and my wife have never had a criminal offence. We have a squeaky clean record. We both received a misdemeanor domestic in Missouri. Do we need a lawyer if we both want this to disappear and not go on our record?
answered on Aug 2, 2023
It would be best to seek an attorney out in Missouri, preferably an attorney within the City or County were the charges were filed.
Stolen. Im disabled n won't survive prison. She also put a op on me. She's extorting me I was told n is becoming extremely ruthless she even admits the car is mine n had til Jan 5 to get it out of her nane
answered on Dec 14, 2022
You clearly need an attorney to handle your criminal cases, especially given the circumstances, as you stated yourself you are facing with a possibility of imprisonment.
Also, it you cannot afford an attorney ask the judge to appoint a Public Defender to represent you at no charge if... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2022
Consider no unlawful contact as a limited protection order. It usually involves crime where someone was arrested for domestic violence. It can also mean any attempt to communicate with the alleged victim of the crime, especailly a child. Generally, unlawful contact remains in effect until... View More
I was a victim, I am a male, but I don’t want to press charges. I know the state can still prosecute her, but should I attend the first hearing or not attend.
I’m afraid they will see me showing up as a sign I want to pursue, when in actuality I love my girlfriend very much and this was... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2022
People miss court appearances frequently. If you are the offender and miss a court appearance, the Judge will most like issue a warrant for your arrest.
If you are the victim, and miss a court appearance, there is a good chance the judge will just dismiss the case.
I wasn’t convicted of the domestic battery just convicted of battery
answered on Oct 21, 2022
Because that type of crime affects one’s eligibility to handle firearms in Illinois. Consider retaining a good defense counsel to dispose of the battery case correctly.
answered on Sep 18, 2022
You only provide part of the scenario. The way this works is that you need to ask a question so that we may respond. Please repost with a question.
A coworker filed a petition for a no contact stalking, alleging that I have harassed and intimidated them while at work, damaged their property. Coworker has never mention these allegations to our supervisor/HR dept., never made them aware that they were filing a petition. Coworker did not aware... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
It appears that you may have to retain counsel to protect your legal interests with respect to that no contact petition that will affect your employment directly.
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