At what point is a child considered abandoned by his mother?

First you would need to be legally declared the father. If you signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity at the hospital (not just being on...

Could someone convicted of a crime ask to be send to a specific facility in a particular state or city?

You cannot request a certain prison but based on sentencing recommendations from the Judge certain facilities would be more likely such as drug...

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Hi can a judge dismiss the tickets of a person just because I cant put him at the diver's seat at the time of the accident

It certainly does seem odd especially since you could say in court orderif the other guy admitted as a party admission. The dismissal is fully in...

Do my son need an attorney for first offense residential burglary he was not miranda ?

Yes he must have an attorney. He is facing a serious potential prison sentence. Miranda warnings need only be given when someone is IN CUSTODY and...

You could hire an attorney in Rock Island and sign an affidavit and then that attorney can go to court on your behalf and enter a plea by affidavit...

While under court supervision in Cook County I just received a speeding ticket in Rock Island County, will Cook County notice?

Cook county probably won't notice but just in case if you are eligible to mail in for court supervision and if not go to court on the new case and...

On bail for a misdemeanor "disorderly conduct: breach of peace" Had vacations booked before this happened. Will I still be able

Go to court and ask to have your bond modified to allow for vacation travel. On a low level misdemeanor I would assume the Judge would grant that...

Should I use an attorney in court for a open Alcohol ticket in Chicago? Ticket says must appear in court?

Yes - especially if you are underage. You would not want to have all three tickets entered as convictions on your record. Better to hire an...

How many years after a conviction is it still relevant to disclose the crime?

Legally speaking a conviction never goes away and therefore it you are being asked on any legal document or anything you are signing swearing it is...

Was caught shoplifting first offense and i have court this month. I am 42 years old? Can this case be sealed?

By definition an ordinance violation is NON-jailable. You can expect to pay a fine to the city, be banned from that store and move on with your...