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Foid card with juvenile felony

If your juvenile matter was expunged, than as far as the law is concerned it no longer exists. You should now be eligible for your FOID card.

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I was arrested for a DUI a month ago. I spoke to an attorney who will represent me, but on my court date I can not pay his fee.

Yes. Any judge will always give you a reasonable amount of time to secure the attorney of your choice. That does not mean you can continue on delaying in getting an attorney involved. A reasonable amount of time will vary from judge to judge, but is typically between 30 -45 days from your initial court appearance.

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Rights on my privacy on the internet

Good luck in pressing charges. If you can get a prosecutor to file on this go buy some lottery tickets. Your father-in-law is probably a little bit nuts. You can not reason with nuts. You share a computer with him --- well stop letting him use the computer!!!

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Can I get in trouble for having a person with a warrant stay in my house?

Can you , yes. Harboring a fugitive is a felony. In other words, knowingly aiding a wanted person is a crime. It is not typical, though, to be prosecuted for that offense, at least in my experience. It can be a tough crime to prove. However, if this person is wanted for a serious crime, your certainly at a higher risk of getting arrested/charged. If you want to help this person, he/she should be advised to deal with the warrant. Its not going to go away. Seek the advise of a...

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I received supervision for a dui in illinois, can I work for a car dealership/selling cars?

There is a big difference between being convicted of a dui versus receiving court supervision for a dui. As your lawyer told you, court supervision is not a conviction. It is a deferred dismissal of the case. You answered the question accurately on your application. Whether the matter shows up on a background check cannot be answered with certainty. Your case is a public record within the court system. A dui cannot be expunged. Whether the case comes to their attention largely depends on...

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Is it illegal to talk to a minor without jus cause without a lawyer or a parent

If you are asking, "do the police need your permission to talk to your son?" The answer is no. A juvenile has more protections for police interrogation than an adult. But the bottom line for any juvenile interrogation that leads to an admission of wrongdoing is whether the statement was voluntarily made with a waiver of the right to remain silent/right to an attorney. The consent of a parent, and some other factors, are considered in determining whether a statement is voluntary or not....

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CLASS X CHARGE

The State does not need a crime witnessed by audio or video tape to prove its case. If its an actual delivery, it most likely was a hand to hand to an undercover agent, or alternatively, a controlled buy with a government source. These are not the easiest cases to beat, but without more information no one can properly evaluate its particular strengths or weakness. A class X offense is a min. mandatory 6 years, (potentially more depending on the quantity). Given the nature of the offense...

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In illinois

Assuming the victim is a necessary witness, the answer is typically yes. Usually, the victim is a necessary witness for the State, but there are exceptions. Also, the judge has the authority to continue the case upon at the State's request. If the request to continue is denied, the State is likely forced to dismiss the case. Not necessarily the end of the road. Under these circumstances, the State has the authority to re-charge the case, so the process starts all over again. Keep in...

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What type of jail time will a person get for threatening someone

There is no such crime in Illinois as a "verbal assault". Under those facts, you will at worst be charged with a disorderly conduct. Very unlikely that any judge anywhere will give you jail time for a disorderly conduct, unless you have a significant criminal history.

What type of jail time will a person get for threatening someone

There is no such crime in Illinois as a "verbal assault". Under those facts, you will at worst be charged with a disorderly conduct. Very unlikely that any judge anywhere will give you jail time for a disorderly conduct, unless you have a significant criminal history.