I worked for a restaurant chain since 2013. I was hired for 1 hourly position at a specific rate, then cross-trained & given promotions w/raises over the years. I've had issues for years with my time clocks being manually edited by different mgers, i was paid incorrect rates than what i... View More 
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You should immediately reach out to an employment lawyer to discuss potential claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois law. If you were not paid at least minimum wage (hourly rate & tips combined) for all hours worked, and you were not paid overtime for all hours you worked in... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2020
If you have a valid medical marijuana card and your FOID card you can lawfully keep your firearm in Illinois at this time. Individuals who have drug addiction issues or have felony weapons charges on their records, however, are prohibited from owning a firearm.
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answered on Jan 21, 2020
Unless you have 4 or more convictions for DUI yes you can. First you have to resolve the driving while revoked ticket. Then you will have to have a hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State. There’s a long process to getting ready for that and you should consider retaining an attorney.
answered on Oct 1, 2019
You can refuse anything you like. Then it is considered a failed test by the court system. As such, there is a possibility that you could lose your children.
answered on Sep 2, 2018
All law libraries located in the county Court houses and public law schools are open to the public. You maybe even able to find what you are searching for at your local public library. Good Luck.
In 2006 my mom's license got suspended and fined for not having insurance, but she had insurance just not on her at the time. They said she needed to come to the court house and prove she had it. For some reason she waited years to go because she moved towns over and had no drivers licenses so... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2018
There is an old saying, "Nothing is Life is Fair." You answered your own question, i.e. your mother waited too long. Once the judge ruled to pay the fine, your mother needs to pay the fine. If you try to vacate the judge's order, it will cost you more than $700 in legal fees, and... View More
I was pulled over by a lincolnwood police. He didn't give me a ticket. Only issued a written warning for improper turn signal. I've had no prior record and have not been pulled over before. Will this stay on my record? Does it ever get erased?
answered on Jun 23, 2018
Warnings do not go on your public driving record. It will not effect your driving privileges or insurance.
I was pulled over by a lincolnwood police. He didn't give me a ticket. Only issued a written warning for improper turn signal. I've had no prior record and have not been pulled over before. Will this stay on my record? Does it ever get erased?
answered on Jun 23, 2018
Warnings do not go on your public driving record. It will not effect your driving privileges or insurance.
Similar case, if I have to try and repasent my self so be it I know it starts with a petition to terminate support I just need a good hearted strong lawyer
answered on Oct 2, 2017
If somebody already won a similar case, try to track the lawyer who won it.
Plus i Know 100% the child is not my blood I get social security and I feel like I been munipulated and taken avantage of but I believe I have a strong case to win can I have the person who lied locked up for starters
answered on Oct 1, 2017
Need more info.
How did child support get implemented.
Is there a court order.
Up and the state are in debt. He does pay child support through court but we never went for custody battle. Our daughter is 4 and 3 out of 4 years i was the only one paying bills and getting everything she needs. He never seen her but on holidays after i begged and begged him to spend time with... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Depends on how much involvement he's had.
Money part doesn't count because court told him how much to pay.
answered on Jun 17, 2017
If you are referring to a driver's license suspension for drivers under 21 years old, it is two moving violation convictions within 24 months, which based on the date of issuance of the tickets.
They asked me to bring proof of insurance and get a drivers license before court but I haven't had the time to get my drivers license what can I do or what would they do ?
answered on Apr 19, 2017
I'm guessing you received a ticket for driving without a license and no insurance. MANY judges/State's Attorneys will go easy on you if you bring yourself into compliance because that's the whole point. If you haven't bothered to bring yourself into compliance, you will likely... View More
Commissioners staff attorney who's initials appear on judgment, individuals father was a partner at law firm which represented company I was hurt at. This should be a conflict of interest and individual should have recused themself. Have written to board and they are trying to cover it up.... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2017
Your facts are a bit confused. It is absolutely true that an interested party should recuse herself. That said, irrespective of whatever conflict, you won at Arbitration so you cannot claim any harm or injury.
so I was in mexico for 9 months with my son I leaved on march 4 2016 and I came back on December 1 2016 and now on the 30th of December am going back to mexico with my son with his father permission signed would I have a problem going back to mexico?
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