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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: In Illinois if you are under investigation and have not been found guilty of any crimes , can you refuse a CPS drug tes
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Oct 1, 2019

You can refuse anything you like. Then it is considered a failed test by the court system. As such, there is a possibility that you could lose your children.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: My mom got her license suspended and fined for not having insurane but

In 2006 my mom's license got suspended and fined for not having insurance, but she had insurance just not on her at the time. They said she needed to come to the court house and prove she had it. For some reason she waited years to go because she moved towns over and had no drivers licenses so... View More

T. J. Jesky
T. J. Jesky
answered on Sep 9, 2018

There is an old saying, "Nothing is Life is Fair." You answered your own question, i.e. your mother waited too long. Once the judge ruled to pay the fine, your mother needs to pay the fine. If you try to vacate the judge's order, it will cost you more than $700 in legal fees, and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: In Illinois how long does a written warning stay on your record?

I was pulled over by a lincolnwood police. He didn't give me a ticket. Only issued a written warning for improper turn signal. I've had no prior record and have not been pulled over before. Will this stay on my record? Does it ever get erased?

Brandon K. Davis
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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Jun 23, 2018

Warnings do not go on your public driving record. It will not effect your driving privileges or insurance.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: In Illinois how long does a written warning stay on your record?

I was pulled over by a lincolnwood police. He didn't give me a ticket. Only issued a written warning for improper turn signal. I've had no prior record and have not been pulled over before. Will this stay on my record? Does it ever get erased?

Brandon K. Davis
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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Jun 23, 2018

Warnings do not go on your public driving record. It will not effect your driving privileges or insurance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Gov & Administrative Law and White Collar Crime for Illinois on
Q: I believe with the right person helping me we could win this case just like I know some people who have already won a

Similar case, if I have to try and repasent my self so be it I know it starts with a petition to terminate support I just need a good hearted strong lawyer

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Oct 2, 2017

If somebody already won a similar case, try to track the lawyer who won it.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Gov & Administrative Law and Identity Theft for Illinois on
Q: Can I sue the hospital that help falsified a government birth certificate document which now I'm paying child support

Plus i Know 100% the child is not my blood I get social security and I feel like I been munipulated and taken avantage of but I believe I have a strong case to win can I have the person who lied locked up for starters

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Oct 1, 2017

Need more info.

How did child support get implemented.

Is there a court order.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: I live in salem il and wanting to move out of state to indiana which is less then 2 hours away. Illinois taxes are going

Up and the state are in debt. He does pay child support through court but we never went for custody battle. Our daughter is 4 and 3 out of 4 years i was the only one paying bills and getting everything she needs. He never seen her but on holidays after i begged and begged him to spend time with... View More

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Aug 13, 2017

Depends on how much involvement he's had.

Money part doesn't count because court told him how much to pay.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Does two tickets within two years start from the date you get your license or from the date of the first ticket you get
Brandon K. Davis
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Brandon K. Davis
answered on Jun 17, 2017

If you are referring to a driver's license suspension for drivers under 21 years old, it is two moving violation convictions within 24 months, which based on the date of issuance of the tickets.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Gov & Administrative Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I have court in a couple days for driving without license and car insurance

They asked me to bring proof of insurance and get a drivers license before court but I haven't had the time to get my drivers license what can I do or what would they do ?

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Apr 19, 2017

I'm guessing you received a ticket for driving without a license and no insurance. MANY judges/State's Attorneys will go easy on you if you bring yourself into compliance because that's the whole point. If you haven't bothered to bring yourself into compliance, you will likely... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Workers' Compensation and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: Can I sue Illinois WC commission if commissioners staff attorney father worked at employers law firm. Conflict.

Commissioners staff attorney who's initials appear on judgment, individuals father was a partner at law firm which represented company I was hurt at. This should be a conflict of interest and individual should have recused themself. Have written to board and they are trying to cover it up.... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Mar 30, 2017

Your facts are a bit confused. It is absolutely true that an interested party should recuse herself. That said, irrespective of whatever conflict, you won at Arbitration so you cannot claim any harm or injury.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: how many times can I flight out of the state with my son with his father permission?

so I was in mexico for 9 months with my son I leaved on march 4 2016 and I came back on December 1 2016 and now on the 30th of December am going back to mexico with my son with his father permission signed would I have a problem going back to mexico?

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Dec 29, 2016

As long as the father agrees, no one else cares.

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law, Entertainment / Sports and Gov & Administrative Law for Illinois on
Q: What permits would I need to be able to use abandon buildings for my business?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 28, 2015

Find out from the city government.

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