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... Read more »
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... Read 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
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... Read 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... Read more »
Even though my girlfriend (the mother) wanted me to, the cop said parents only. Is this true?
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.
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... Read more »
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.
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.... Read more »
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.
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... Read more »
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.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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.
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.
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.
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
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... Read more »
A person has texted me claiming to be an FBI agent from Wilmington, DE. He wants me to call him. Can I record the conversation without his permission to get audio evidence of the crime he already committed in text? Also, which law would be applied if I did and it was illegal...Illinois' or... Read more »
answered on Dec 22, 2021
Illinois is a two party consent state, so you may not record a party without their consent, however, you could promptly contact the police and show the incriminating texts for an investigation.
My ex girl friend came around me but wasn't post to be around and now Indiana wanna have warrent for me for a hearing to see what they wanna do I did not catch no new charges
answered on Dec 10, 2021
It appears that your freedom is on the line for your stated alleged violation o probation, which, as you may know by know, may result in your imprisonment for the duration of your term.
I assume you want to stay outside and that requires an immediate effort on your part to contact a... Read more »
marie the one who has Illinois judge Shapiro an special treatment personal against me
answered on Dec 6, 2021
Even generally, in order to assess your particular legal situation involving a certain judge you must discuss all facts and details directly with a LICENSED attorney in the jurisdiction where you think the action took place.
My father was a teenager when he was charged of committing murder in the 90’s. He is under a different name. When you search him , they have his birthday and a alias name.
answered on Nov 15, 2021
Yes, criminal charges are possible when the law-enforcement does not know the actual, legal, or true name of the suspect, so, the charges may be filed under any name available or given to the authorities. As in the case with your family member you could see that could happen.
I believe that I am being wrongfully discharged and I need legal advice. My doctor’s recommendation against my taking vaccinations due to previous medical reactions were rejected by my employer. I also have religious beliefs that do not support my taking the vaccines. My employer fraudulently... Read more »
answered on Nov 15, 2021
Sorry, but it is a slam-dunk loser. Every court that has addressed compulsory vaccination has found that it was merited. If your children are not vaccinated (against childhood diseases), they CANNOT attend public school. Why should you have an additional opportunity to become infected and to... Read more »
Pulled over for license plate light and came back clean when running license. Pulls me out of car, and I had .5g or less and he said that gave him probable cause to search. It's not illegal to be in possession of marijuana in Illinois so why would that give him probable cause? I believe my... Read more »
answered on Oct 25, 2021
It’s illegal to possess marijuana in a vehicle unless it is basically in store packaging. So the search was probably legal. You should have an attorney evaluate the evidence for potential motions or to negotiate on your behalf.
Does the relator have the right to file any motions after the judgment was entered against me on 8/23/2007 in violation of my constitutional 5 amendment rights? I was barred from defending myself pursuant to a Mack Order in a prior case. All documents I filed were returned to me unfiled, and I was... Read more »
answered on Oct 24, 2021
Sounds like you did not satisfy the original judgment, and the relator is seeking to collect on it. However, it also sounds like the government intervened in the underlying lawsuit and won a judgment against you. It also sounds like you represented yourself in the underlying lawsuit, hence an... Read more »
I was hired as country manager by a US 500 company in 2013 on indefinite employment terms contract. 12 months later problems started mainly because I refused company illegal way of doing business. As a result, I was fired and sued for criminal charges in the foreign country. In 2019, I won an... Read more »
answered on Oct 14, 2021
IL statute of limitations on a breach of contract action is ten years. But first, you have to ascertain which country's laws apply. Did you have a written employment agreement and where was was it signed, in the US or in that foreign country? That's the law that will apply to a breach of... Read more »
Wht does that mean
answered on Sep 26, 2021
Hard to say as the forfeiture could take many forms in connection with a pending criminal case,
Essentially, it means that the person loses property due to a legal violation of the collateral for said property.
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