Criminal case in Illinois. Need to subpoena people. Public defender says the contact research isn't his job? Is it ours?

The time spent engaging in a discussion about how much time, effort, and/or money your Public Defender Attorney should be spending to locate these...

Can a young man 17 be charged with 2nd degree sexual assault of a cousin when both say it didn't happen

The possibility of being charged in Adult Court can not at this point be ruled out. Being convicted on this type of charge in adult court would...

I had called the police on my husband didnt touch me, what should i expect in court fines in rock co wi

Your post does not reveal the specific crime the State charged against your Husband. If you initially told 911 or the the Police that he hit you,...

From your reference to the charge as a "citation" rather than a criminal complaint, plus the fact that you received the citation in the mail and...

How severe is my citation for theft?

I am glad you understand that you need to consult directly and confidentially with a Wisconsin criminal defense attorney. Your post is not...

Can I have felony charges against me for a payday loan?

I suspect the caller's claim about pending felony charges was a calculated collection agency attempt to panic you into contacting it and working...

My Friend was bit by a Pit Bull

Insurance company claims representatives have been known to misconstrue or even misrepresent coverage to unrepresented claimants. Depending on...

DPU Help! Getting railroaded for no reason!

Your friend needs to speak directly with a criminal defense attorney. The procedural posture of the case is not very clear to me from your...

Is there any legal action I can take to stop an sister-in-law who's been bullying me for 5 years. It needs to stop!

Certainly an attorney, once educated about the details of what has occurred, could write a letter directly to the ex sister-in-law (assuming she is...

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Can we sue the county jail for negligence?

Suing is one thing, winning any recovery is another. The claim you contemplate is a negligence claim against the County and/or County...