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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Animal / Dog Law and Public Benefits for Illinois on
Q: What do you do if a civil rights discrimination /public accomadation denial complaint is wrongfully dismissed?

Had video proof of being made to leave with service dog and more but was given a disadvantage by the state investagor of the claim, and was dismissed with strong bias for the acting party. They allowed them to submit altered video to give benifit yet would not tell me how. Did appeal yet fedex... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 28, 2023

You should appeal. In doing so, it is important you retain a competent attorney experienced in appealing this type of case. Appellate practice is very technical and many trial attorneys do not practice appellate law. Pro se appellants very rarely win because of the degree of knowledge, skill,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Illinois on
Q: Do you still get a lawsuit if you where incarcerated in cook county jail for mold act
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answered on Sep 27, 2023

In the context of incarceration in Cook County Jail and mold exposure, you could potentially have grounds for a lawsuit. However, the viability of such a claim would depend on many factors, including the extent of your exposure and any health effects you've experienced as a result.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: Can my dui case be dismissed for want of prosecution after I already plead guilty an paid fines in full?

They can't find any record or incident report for my case at all. No officer sworn report either.

Can I get my fine money back and reimbursed for my vehicle they auctioned off as well?

Theodore J. Harvatin
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answered on Sep 16, 2023

You pled guilty and paid the fines, so there is no want of prosecution. The state has fully prosecuted the case to a guilty plea and collected its fine. I am not seeing this as a viable course of action. If being ability to produce the documents is creating some other sort of hardship, you might... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: What happens if you are still going to court over lawsuit and the statute of limitations has expired in illinios?

I dont remember much of my accident but i was stopped and looked both ways before turn left now i being sued i did not receive accident report i suffer from ptsd and short term memory loss its been two and half years

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answered on Sep 9, 2023

Illinois has a 2 year statute of limitations for motor vehicle accidents, without taking exceptions into account. So long as the civil suit was filed on or before the 2 year anniversary of the accident, the case will remain in court until it comes to a resolution. A resolution to the civil case... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: Is there a statute of limitations when it comes to not being served the petition of plenary guardianship in Illinois?
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answered on Aug 28, 2023

In Illinois, there isn't a specific statute of limitations for being served with a petition for plenary guardianship. The process for serving legal documents, including petitions for guardianship, is governed by the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and the rules of civil procedure.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: What happens if you wasn't read your Miranda right, wasn't put in cuffs, didn't see a video of you supposedly stealing

Also if they offered to take you to the jail or offered you to drive your vehicle? And if you haven't been to court yet can they put in your background already and let unemployment know? I haven't even been to court for this!

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 23, 2023

If you were not read your Miranda rights, anything you may have said to law enforcement during a custodial interrogation most likely will be excluded from evidence in any subsequent trial.

If you weren't put in handcuffs, nothing will happen. Law enforcement may not have considered...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: A neighbor was bulling me and wss making load noises at 2 am i thought he was shooting a

So i walked over and plitly ask him to stop he choked me out can i sue him i have pic , went to doctor

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jul 8, 2023

You should have called the police. There was no reason for you to confront your neighbor. Nobody believes that you were polite at 2:00 AM. That said, your neighbor cannot commit a battery on you (choke you). If you were injured AND the neighbor was convicted, you MAY be able to recover for your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: I work for school district for over 14 years one day boss comes up to me and says hey everything down the basement is ju

Junk. And working for the school district we use own vehicles all the time. I go downstairs there's some old drums sitting down there been sitting down there for a long long time they're junk. I take them take them to our shop let him sit three or four days then I end up selling them.... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 23, 2023

Very sorry to hear that your School District boss has treated you this way. This is really a Criminal Law question, and you need to be represented by a Criminal Law attorney or consult with one. You posted yesterday about a problem that is going to Court apparently today, that really isn't... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Illinois on
Q: A magistrate denied me counsel after going through 5 public defenders which 3 withdrew because they had represented the

Other party for a charge of violation of a no contact order which in IA is automatic 7 days jail..cannot be suspended. He can't deny me counsel.so new one gave me lawyer that had to withdraw from other party to represent me HELP

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

If a magistrate has denied you counsel, you may want to consider seeking legal assistance from other sources. For example, you can try contacting legal aid organizations or private attorneys who may be willing to represent you. You can also request a court-appointed attorney or file a motion with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Illinois on
Q: I got a car n put n kids name n umdrive under her cuz I'm revoked. I paid 4 this car n she got mad at me n reported it s

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

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: I am the boyfriend of a parent and her son is being questioned, fingerprinted,etc. Why can I not go back with them?

Even though my girlfriend (the mother) wanted me to, the cop said parents only. Is this true?

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Oct 11, 2022

As you have learned , that is exactly right. As a boyfriend you are legally not a family member and have no legitimate authority to request any accommodation with respect of another person’s child.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: i have police and the court house retailaiting against me and are human traficking what do i do

i cannotnget anyone to represent me and they took my chid and the courts are allowing them they wont even listen to me

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answered on Sep 29, 2023

If you believe you're a victim of misconduct, the first step is to gather evidence to support your claims. File formal complaints with the relevant oversight bodies, such as a police review board or judicial conduct board.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Election Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: Questions regarding legal career

I'm currently a Political Science student at UCLA. I am considering going to law school and I would like to talk to currently practicing lawyers to gain some perspective regarding law school and careers in law so I can make an informed decision as to whether or not to attend law school. Would... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

Firstly, it's important to understand that law school is a significant investment of time and money, so it's important to consider your long-term goals and motivations for attending law school. Some common reasons for attending law school include a desire to practice law, a desire to gain... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Internet Law and Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: what to do when police and media publish false statements to community of a person arrested for 1st degree murder

our small town corruption is all over this town the police are bias to me and my family to a point they do not help us and crimes commited against us are either flipped or completely ignored all together like a home invasion was committed at my home i had it on video and the police caught them in... View More

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Aug 31, 2022

Any criminal arrest may be discovered publicly. The charging decision lies with the prosecution after a felony review, based on the police investigation and other existing evidence.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Federal Crimes for Illinois on
Q: I would like to file a civil lawsuit against someone for money that was borrowed, fraud, and emotional distress.

I am from Illinois but the individual has moved to New York. The amount is over $10,000. I am currently in litigation with this person for a different matter. If I file a civil suit, would I be able to serve him during our upcoming family court hearing (it's via Zoom)? We both have attorneys.... View More

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Aug 9, 2022

You are represented by a licensed counsel and it would be improper to suggest any course of action remotely without any case familiarity or case review by anyone.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Identity Theft and Land Use & Zoning for Illinois on
Q: First of all house. My house at 7229 South Harvard in Chicago they took me to court I w o n of my case a rule 23 return

The managers in the work program man have stole all my stuff then I got me to the other building they change my rent to $1,000 or $37,000 I they won't take me to court and I can't get nobody help me how to build a change my property my unit told me I wasn't the owner but they... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jun 23, 2022

Please read:

You must ask a coherent question or NOBODY can help you.

Reciting rambling facts with no syntax wastes your time and ours because it is unintelligible.

Never use proper names in an online post. Your question is supposed to be anonymous.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Illinois on
Q: Do people in stolen vehicles get 4th amendment rights? Does it matter if they know that the vehicle is stolen?
William Wolf
William Wolf
answered on Mar 20, 2022

People have 4th Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. The question here, is whether the search or seizure was reasonable.

There isn't enough information to answer the question. You need to see an experienced criminal defense lawyer to answer whether...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Police come to a hotel room in which there are guest, stating one of the guest has a warrant in another county, but no

Warrant was found, and no outside indication that the guest was even there. Room is searched, guest gets charged with everything in it despite the occupant being on probation and having an ankle monitor which was also a present violation as the person the occupant wasn't to be around was in... View More

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Feb 22, 2022

So you hope to dispose of that criminal case by way of a random online paragraph without any case review?

Will never happen.

Discuss your criminal exposure and a viable plan of action with a licensed and reputable criminal law attorney of your choice.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Business Formation, Business Law and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: I started a nail salon with someone. She didn’t have money to start it so I let her borrow from me but we didn’t make a

We didn’t make a contract. We worked for a month and a half now but we fell into a disagreement and she left and won’t respond to my calls. I’ve been working alone without even paying myself. How do I proceed from here when she won’t respond to any of my messages and calls.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 26, 2022

If there’s no agreement, just move forward as if the salon is yours. She has no interest since she provided no investment.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: What do I do for myself my mother tried to chew off my sexual organ at eight years old lied to the police and chestnut

She is a murderer and a psychopath every time I contact a lawyer they try to lie and say they do not work with my case type

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Dec 29, 2021

What do you want to do?

How old are you now?

Injury to your genitalia is an intentional act which means that it CANNOT be covered by insurance. This means that no attorney is going to spend their money to get a judgment that she can make worthless by filing bankruptcy. You would...
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