Received a citation for stubbing a cigarette outside my office building..

Call the number on the citation. This is the Clerk's office. They can't give you legal advice but they can tell you the procedures involved in...

What do I do with a found pistol?

You and your father-in-law have a Second Amendment right to own a gun. Illinois does require certain paperwork to be filed for you to keep it (see...

In the criminal defense world (I've been a prosecutor, not a criminal defense attorney but I know their world somewhat) "asap" has real meaning. ...

What usually happens at a final meeting before trial?

Hopefully you have a competent criminal defense attorney representing you. If so, he or she will tell you that all meetings with the prosecutor...

A lawyer is typically paid for his time. Spending an hour or so talking to a qualified attorney about your case could be very valuable to you. ...

Which of the following would be a worse sexual affair case?

When a boss has sex with a staffer there could be a claim of sexual harassment for a hostile work environment. Many state laws and federal law...

Should I file an official complaint about an opposing attorney regarding professional misconduct?

Review your state's rules of professional responsibility for attorneys (see link). If you believe a member of the bar has violated one of them,...

What are the 7 reasons why a prosecutor could reject prosecution?

I don't know what your professor thinks are the "7 reasons" but prosecutors are required by law to not go forward with a prosecution if there is...

I am a member of a political party in another country. We would like to form a branch in the US. Is this legal?

Anyone in America can start a political party. Getting that party to be recognized by a state or running candidates for office who bear that...

Incorrect admission of guilt

A plea of guilty can be used against you in a civil lawsuit. Essentially, the person suing you would not have to prove that you violated your duty...