Can the state pick but up a case that was dropped with prejudice?

The State would have to move for what is called "relief from judgment." I don't believe there is any case law that makes it clear whether this is...

You aren't likely to get a lawyer through this web site because that is not what it is for. You mention "reaching out to the community" without...

There is only one decided case in Indiana shedding light on your concern. What it says is that the State cannot use your nolo contendere plea to...

Call the jail commander & ask what he must do to write a letter to the court. Ask what procedure is required to supply him with pencil and paper....

1st, Your anxiety is understandable, but it's probably not a good idea to put admissions on a more or less public web site such as this. 2d,...

Will I be prosecuted?

Your question is whether you will be prosecuted in Illinois. this site is monitored by Indiana lawyers. Indiana lawyers have no professional...

This is not a do-it-yourself, ask-the-internet problem. You need a lawyer. If you can't pay one, the court will appoint one. this is your number...

Is this normal practice?

It sounds as though they were afraid you were in trouble--being coerced by someone they couldn't see in the car or over the phone. They were trying...

It is the State's job, thjat is, the prosecutor's job to file the dismissal motion

The father is in prison and I want to sign temporary guardianship to someone during a DCS case

It reads as though either you did not screen or you did not pass. In CHINS cases, DCS will ordinarily place a child with a relative if one is...