I am a minor and this is my first offense.I was going 35 mph over the limit. I was arrested the night of my offense. I would like to know what options I have to receive a less stiff penalty in court.
answered on Jul 31, 2017
If you are speeding 35 mph over the speed limit, you should be facing a Class A misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500. Prior to 2014 the threshold for a Class A Misdemeanor was 40 mph. Depending on the facts of your case, your criminal... View More 
I recently made a complaint to my local police department on Facebook using my personal Facebook account. The people I complained about apparently know officers who work at the police station. It turns out the officers they know showed the message I sent to the police department... literally word... View More
The protective order continues to be broken and we are still being harassed aa year-and-a-laternd he has given up parental rights in writing to his lawyer. We also have a family member who has decided to join in and harass me and my kids to a point that is very unhealthy and I would like to get... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Your story is too complicated for an easy answer.
You need a sit down with an attorney.
If they believe an incident happend to their child while the victim was 17.
(when making a report)
Can it lead to a case being filed if the allaged victim does not consent or even if the alleged victim says the accusations are false?
If so will the alleged victim be able to... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2017
Only the government prosecutes criminal cases.
You should make a police report and see where it goes.
Search and arrest made after time noted on warrant.
answered on May 19, 2017
It's entirely possible that the judge issued a warrant for your arrest. You should contact your lawyer immediately so that he can get you back in court so can take care of the warrant. If you had a good reason for missing court, make sure you let your lawyer know. Whether you will get a... View More
answered on May 1, 2017
Some sales pitches seem like fraud but aren't.
If she was defrauded, it could be state or federal.
She should report it in case they are able to get her money back.
I was in a state facility getting treatment and I was unable to go to court for my first custody hearing with my daughters father. He was never on the birth certificate, nor was he an established paternity. However he was still able to get temporary custody of our daughter without my knowledge or... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2017
You need to get a copy of the entire court file and take it to a lawyer to look at to see if you have anything to go on.
You say you didn't go to first custody hearing. That means he probably filed a paternity case and asked for custody.
He's concerned that he can get arrested. He thinks his mother will try filing a report saying he is with a minor(me). My family accepts him but his mother isn't onboard with me and him. Can he get arrested? accused of rape or have any legal problems?
answered on Apr 18, 2017
In Illinois you have to be 17 years old to consent to sex. If you are 16 and under, you cannot consent. So if you are 17 you can legally consent to sex in Illinois.
answered on Jan 7, 2017
Whenever you are investigated by a federal agency, get a lawyer who knows that agency. You can make an informed decision about whether to cooperate with them with your lawyer, but that's not the kind of thing you want to do on your own.
On 7-18-2016 this lady went to court & lied to the judge & said that I was stalking her. I was also present that day in court & I told the judge she was lying & upset because her friends who happen to be my neighbors @ the time. Got put out by the park or moved out on their own for... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2016
The judge determines the credibility of the witnesses. If the judge ruled against you, he/she may not have believed you. That does not mean the other party is guilty of perjury. If you are being stalked by the other party, you may seek such an order.
answered on Sep 18, 2016
You probably are required to contact your federal parole office immediately. He will find out regardless. Contact a MO DUI lawyer right away.
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