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.
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I was in jail after a perjured affidavit by my mentally disabled bipolar adult kid. It contradicted itself. I called court house frm jail told them I was ready for court & evidence was in my locker. They said I'd be there. They lied. Hours later I was served a 2 yr. Default for FTA-gave... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Illinois, if you believe your civil rights to due process were violated by a judge, there are steps you can take. Firstly, it's crucial to file an appeal against the judgment if you were unable to attend the hearing due to being in custody. An appeal can challenge the decision based on the... View More
Im a victim of a car theft but also a victim of the police malpractice and torture for 2months. I have evidence such as videos audios and false reports, false police certifications. Authorities including Officer from IL ICC, Police Department, Criminal Division unit in Chicago as well as Illegal... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
I'm truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you've faced in this situation. It's important to address these issues properly, considering both the car theft and any potential misconduct by law enforcement or other authorities.
Contact an Attorney: Given the complexity and... View More
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 Oct 15, 2023
If you believe that you are facing retaliation or human trafficking by law enforcement or the court system, it's essential to take immediate steps to protect your rights and your child's well-being.
Seek Legal Representation: Even if you have had difficulty finding an attorney,... 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 Oct 15, 2023
In Cook County Jail or any correctional facility, if an inmate believes they have suffered harm or health issues due to conditions like mold exposure, they may have grounds for a lawsuit. However, pursuing a lawsuit against a correctional facility can be complex and challenging.
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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.
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
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
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
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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
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!
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... View More
So i walked over and plitly ask him to stop he choked me out can i sue him i have pic , went to doctor
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
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
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
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
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
I am parent to children involved in juvenile court due to alleged neglect. Other parent is my spouse, we are separate parties in case. Appeal rationale?: shelter care hearing occurred without prior knowledge of process of proceedings or contents of petition, given copy of petition as court began.... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You said you hired a lawyer. These questions are complicated and your lawyer should be answering them.
answered on Dec 7, 2023
It depends on what stage the investigation is at. If it has concluded, you should have gotten a letter and your appeal rights. If you got those, you should appeal immediately and seek a hearing. If you blew the timelines, it is too late.
If you are in court and awaiting adjudication, you... 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
Your issue is too complex for this forum. Take your papers to an experienced family law lawyer.
No ERISA SPD Discovery . All lawyers and Judge Aware but disabled paying client . Then waive clients ERISA right fraud?
answered on Nov 4, 2023
Please elaborate. Is this in a divorce case? Client receiving Ssd or ssi? What are you alleging as fraud?
i am an 18 year old male and I am dealing with my mom and dad putting more and more restrictions on the phone that I use that they pay for. my main thing is that they are able to go through my phone at anytime and they track me without my knowledge
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answered on Nov 2, 2023
A parent cannot intercept or monitor their child's electronic communications without their consent. Additionally, a parent cannot use their child's private information for their own personal gain.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses, the... View More
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