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Hi i was 18 when i got pregnant and i was dating someone who is not a model citizen. he has a lengthy police record has been to prison multiple times and is involved in a "gang" and is involved in drug related activities we broke up when i was 3 weeks pregnant. when i started dating my... View More 
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Call the victim witness coordinator at the state's attorney's office.
answered on Feb 12, 2018
It is possible. You need to hire an experienced attorney to assist him right away.
My wife and I were leaving a bar, it was a lot of snow outside, when leaving and trying to go for a taxi, I push her to one side and I tried to go different side. She felt because of my push, when she stood up, she was bleeding from the forehead. We were not arguing or something like that,... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
Yes, you have the right to an attorney of your choosing. I would not wait to hire a private attorney. The sooner an attorney starts working on your case the better. I strongly suggest you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney right away.
My son resides with me and recently an OP for abuse expired and now his dad is trying to make contact. My son is 15 and fears him. Doesn't want a relationship with his father at this point. Will a judge order him to anyways? Or will it be my sons choice?
answered on Feb 1, 2018
A judge will rule based on the evidence presented and how it is presented. Although public policy in Illinois favors the involvement of both parents in a child's life, this public policy can be overcome by persuasively presenting facts to the judge demonstrating he or she needs to consider... View More
She doesn’t want to continue with it. They’ve separated and now have no contact. Has a bond of $10000. He paid $1000 to get out of jail. Will he have to pay the remaining $9000?
answered on Jan 16, 2018
No he will not have to pay the remaining $9,000.00 just as long as he makes all of his court appearances. She can speak with the State and see if they will drop the charges because she no longer wants to continue the case against him. This will work in Cook County but it will not work in Du Page or... View More
and if i call the cops on them will they go to jail?
answered on Jan 12, 2018
There's no way to answer this without knowing the circumstances at the time of the incident, whether your mom has a prior criminal record, whether she has been accused of something like this before, and so on.
My step mom just recently had 2 counts of domestic battery, which got dropped.. now 2 months later she just got arrested again for domestic battery.. not sure if its 2 counts again but it probably is since she hit my father too anways she hit me ( I'm a minor) & broke my glasses & put... View More
I understand they will order a DNA test, however, if he is my baby’s father this will mean he raped me (he admitted in text I was blacked out drunk and assumed I was on birth control) and didn’t tell me he was not safe. How likely would it be that he can get rights to my baby? I was already 35... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
You need to see a lawyer ASAP. You're right about a DNA test being necessary. If you haven't deleted the text message yet, be sure you keep it. The public policy of the State of Illinois favors both parents having a relationship with a child, so yes, he may have rights. Off the top of my... View More
Do I stand a chance state charged me she did not press it or ask for o.p..whats my best defense
answered on Jan 9, 2018
This is a question for your attorney because they have all of the information regarding this matter. If you have not hired an attorney yet, you need to do so right away.
How can we get back to each other we have home bills kids ??
answered on Jan 9, 2018
Confused, if no charges have been pressed who is preventing you from being with your fiance? I am going to assume that you were arrested and charges have been pressed against you. You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. That attorney could file a Motion to Modify Conditions of... View More
3 misdemeanor counts of dv and 1 felony charge of great bodily harm
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Typically the matter will be continued for another pretrial or set for trial. If it is early in the case it is likely the case will just be continued for further pretrial.
answered on Jan 2, 2018
You need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney right away.
He stopped paying and is behind 2 months now, he was warned that I could still press charges by my lawyer. Can I do that even though it was years ago that it happened. What should I do to get the money he owes?
answered on Dec 28, 2017
The 8 years is measured from when the court order says payment begins. It is irrelevant when the conduct leading to the court order occurred.
If i had two police interactions in one night and the first time I was given a breathalyzer test and no charges became of the situation , would it be hearsay if the next time i had an interaction the previous cop told the present cop what my results were without administering a test himself?
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answered on Dec 21, 2017
Hearsay is only applicable in court. Cops can use hearsay in furtherance of investigations broadly speaking. To answer your specific questions would require a deep analysis of the situation that you can’t get online.
answered on Dec 17, 2017
Subpoena is a Court Order. You are likely a witness and not the defendant.
My wife and I want to work things out but no one is telling us how long to stay away from each other, and my court date isn't for another two weeks.
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Your bond slip will tell you. If there is no time frame on the bond slip, you can not have contact with her until your case is resolved. An experienced attorney can motion to the court to have the conditions of your bond modified to allow you to have contact with your wife. I strongly suggest you... View More
I had a bat for protection and during the assault i didn’t use it against him but he snatched it from me and continued to assault me. When police arrived that suggested we go our separate ways but this is not the first time he’s assaulted me. It’s in the 10’s. Can i get a restraining order?... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2017
You could petition the Court in the County where this happened for an Order of Protection against your ex.
Although it is Illinois law that if the victim of a domestic battery does not show up on court date, they may be arrested, how often does that actually happen in Cook County?
Thanks.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
I've been practicing law for over 25 years and I must have handled hundreds, if not thousands of Domestic Battery cases. I've never seen a complaining witness (victim) be arrested for not appearing in court in Cook County.
If my husband abuses me sometimes but we are going to counseling and he admits abuse to the therapist would they still honor patient confidentiality or would it fall under the "unless you are causing harm to yourself or others" part? We want to get help hut im afraid if he slips again and... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2017
Therapists are required to report child abuse, potential homicides and suicides. Not spousal abuse.
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