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Will charges for domestic violence be dropped if the victim does not appear to court under IL criminal code

As a victim in a domestic abuse case, you should contact the local District Attorney's Office and speak with the assigned victim advocate. You should explain to them why you no longer want to pursue the charges. If you are subpoenaed to Court, you will have to show up or you may later be arrested. If the State does not drop the charges, then you should consult with a local attorney to discuss your rights.

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If you entered into a verbal agreement with someone about borrowing money and they don't pay, Is their course for legal action?

Under the law, an oral agreement may be binding. If you took the woman to court then the court would have to assess the credibility of you and the other party. Since there is no written contract, the court would have to base the decision on testimony alone. You should consult a local attorney who specializes in breach of contract cases.

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If a person knows of someone whom has HIV and knows they are spreading it around to unknown persons who do they report it to?.

In most states, knowingly spreading HIV or AIDS is a felony. If you have actual concrete knowledge that someone is knowingly spreading the disease, then the infected victim should report it to the local District Attorney. The victim will need to provide the District Attorney with the identity of the perpetrator, the approximate date the infection occurred and where the incident occurred. This is a very sensitive subject and you should be cautious when discussing the parties identities....

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Can I pursue a malpractice suit? I live in Minnesota, but was hospitalized in North Dakota, is there a statute of limitations?

You should immediately consult with an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases in North Dakota. Since the hospital is in North Dakota, you will need an attorney who can practice law in North Dakota. You should be able to find a North Dakota attorney online and set up an initial consultation to assess whether you do in fact have a case. There is a statute of limitations that applies to your case, which may have already lapsed. You should consult a North Dakota attorney...

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How will my probation officer handle one failed start with an interlock device when my probation includes NO alcohol on 1st DWAI

You need to convince the probationer to not notify the Court. if the Court is notified you will have problems requiring a lawyer.

What is the sentences in Colorado for DUI and 73 counts of Criminal Mischief?

The sentence will largely be decided by the agreement between your buddy's lawyer and the district attorney. The Court will however have the final say. Your buddy needs an attorney...now.

Juveniles and shoplifting

Your son was probably charged by the Colorado Springs City Attorney's Office under 9.6.401. (http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/CO/Colorado%20Springs/index.htm). 9.6.401 states: A. It is unlawful for any person, without authorization, whether by threat or deception, to knowingly obtain or in any manner exercise control over any goods, wares, merchandise or any other thing of value having a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) which is owned or held by and offered or...

How long do I have a legal obligation to pay for damage to a vehicle in an accident?

The Statute of Limitations on a fender bender in Colorado is 3 years. This means that she has 3 years to try and collect for any injuries she suffered as a result of the fender bender. You can speak to the woman and explain to her that you are paying for this out of pocket. However, she is not required to get several estimates.

How much should I expect to pay for a lawyer for a D.U.I. case?

Many lawyers in Colorado practice DUI law and their fees range from $1,500 to over $10,000. You usually get what you pay for. You should be able to secure a very good DUI attorney in the $4,000 to $5,000 range. This should cover everything relating to your case from the DMV hearing to the finality of the criminal case.

How long does it take to settle a personal injury case in Virginia?

Personal injury cases can take a long time before a settlement is reached. Your attorney is waiting for your treatment to be complete in order to assess the value of your case. Your attorney is being diligent and waiting to settle your case for the most value.

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