A previous company that I drove with, after requesting that I drive a vehicle without ensuring safety sent another driver to pick up truck and I was forced to drive with this unknown man or clear out my truck in under an hour (cancelling my contract). Due to previous trauma in my life I felt... View More 
answered on Oct 1, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the nature of the safety issue and the reasonableness of your reluctance to drive, among other factors. You would need to reach out to local attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult for a... View More
She rarely visits her & I'm there every day. Our other siblings don't care. She has lied to our mom about how she can't sell her house to me by law & other things regarding the spending of mom's money. She has also started buying luxury items & vacations etc. All I... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2023
File a Motion for Accounting of your Mother's Assets. Maybe you can find that she has misused your Mother's money. Then you have a basis to have her removed as POA and may be able to file for guardianship.
It is possible that an Order of Protection could be sought. Talk to a... View More
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
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
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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.
What can I do to get a work authorization card or adjustment of status?
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
If you were denied DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) due to a DUI conviction in Illinois, your options may be limited. DUI convictions are generally considered significant misdemeanors under DACA guidelines, which could disqualify you. You might consider seeking a post-conviction relief... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
In Illinois, liability for work quality or disputes could depend on the contractual arrangement between you, the local contractors, and the clients. Generally, the contractors would be responsible for the quality of the work they perform. However, you might also be exposed to some liability,... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2023
Check the court records where the lawsuit is pending. Typically, a legal instrument called a "return" is filed with the court reflecting service of process on defendants. The return should state when and how the summons was delivered to you. For example, it might read that it was... View More
Hi, I start University in Chicago In January. I'm currently a Sweden resident and have a ESTA visa waiver. I want to travel to the US 30 days before my student visa date. AND I want to visit the US for about 3 months before my student visa. So if I were to do this I've heard I would have... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
You can enter the US on the ESTA Visa Waiver Program before the start date of your F-1 student visa. However, if you plan to exit and re-enter the US on your F-1 visa, border officers will assess your intent upon re-entry; rapidly re-entering could raise suspicions about your intentions. While... View More
I was out of states for two months. When I got back I noticed mails from different law companies that there is a lawsuit agains me. I have never was served papers. Don’t know what to do and if I have to be in court even if I never was served
answered on Sep 21, 2023
In Illinois, a court does not obtain jurisdiction over you until you are served with the summons and complaint. If several attempts were made to serve you and they were unsuccessful - presumably so since you were out of town, then the plaintiff may be in a position to ask the court for permission... View More
If you were to take an image of a piece of art that has been copyrighted, run it through an AI Up-scaling program (which redraws the image at higher resolution using all the original colors, lines, shapes, proportions, etc... with some minuscule imperfections), would the new AI image fall under... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
The copyright status of an image created by an AI upscaler would depend on whether the new image contains sufficient originality to qualify for copyright protection. If the AI process merely involves technical improvements, such as resolution enhancement without introducing substantial original... View More
If you were to take an image of a piece of art that has been copyrighted, run it through an AI Up-scaling program (which redraws the image at higher resolution using all the original colors, lines, shapes, proportions, etc... with some minuscule imperfections), would the new AI image fall under... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
It is the position of the US Copyright Office, affirmed by federal courts, that copyright can protect only material that is the product of human creativity. If the derivative work is created solely by AI processing without human intervention, then it does not enjoy the benefits of copyright... View More
Hello, I've recently been accepted into a university in Chicago for the spring of 2024. The thing is I haven't received my I-20 form yet so I can't start my student visa application just yet. I should have it by the end of the week hopefully. But I'm planning on visiting my... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
It's generally not advisable to enter the US on a tourist visa or visa waiver with the intent to change your status to a student visa while in the US. It's best to apply for your student visa through the US Embassy or Consulate in Sweden as per the standard process. Attempting to change... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
In Illinois, if you're unable to post bail related to a child support matter, the length of time you might remain in jail can vary. Typically, non-payment of child support could lead to a finding of contempt of court. If the court determines you have the means to pay but are choosing not to,... View More
I was recently charged with Criminal property damage (1800$) and I found out it was a felony charge. I looked it up and i could get 1-3 years. Will a judge in Chicago/Illinois really sentence me to a year for it or could i pay it off and go on probation? This is my first felony offense.
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
While a Class 4 felony does have the potential for a prison sentence of 1 to 3 years, several factors can influence the actual outcome. First-time offenders, for example, often face more lenient outcomes than those with a prior criminal record. It's also possible that the court may consider an... View More
The only sign was on the other side of the street. It said "No parking on THIS side of the street". I parked where I did on advice of residents of more than 20 years who have assigned parking in a private lot. Also, I'm not an Illinois resident and have Missouri plates and active... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
When it comes to parking in Chicago, many streets are open for overnight parking (except between December 1 and March 1 and after 2" of snowfall accumulation, when most overnight parking is restricted to allow for plowing). That said, there are also many neighborhoods in which overnight... View More
What can i do and what about statute of limitations?
answered on Sep 17, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Notify your insurance carrier of the lawsuit. Make a copy of the papers that you were served with - your insurance company will probably want the originals after you send them some preliminary scans of the summons... View More
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?
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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
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
To protect your comic book characters, remember that copyright automatically safeguards them as soon as they're created and fixed in a tangible form. Consider registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office for added protection. Keep thorough records of your character creation process,... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
To properly protect characters you've created for your comic book, you should consider copyrighting the entire comic book as a literary work, which will include the characters. Copyright automatically applies when you create the work, but you can enhance your protection by registering the... View More
Paxton, Champaign and Urbana, Illinois.
answered on Sep 15, 2023
If the statements were made under oath, the persons making same could be charged with perjury. However, if they make same in dcfs reports or some such thing, they are not under oath and many things are a matter of opinion.
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