What does it mean there are no other pending court actions involving the parties on a emergency order of protection.

On the Petition for Emergency Order of Protection there is a question asked of the Petitioner or person requesting the EOP that asks if the...

I have arrest for retail theft.I took deferred prosecution.No charged filed.No conviction.Expungement filed.Software company job

The arrest itself would show up until it is expunged. Now that the expungment has been files you need to wait about 90 days to get the court to...

Are there any attorneys that would take on a client seeking to collect attorney's fees?

It is certainly something attorneys would do. I can only speak specifically about my firm but its something we would consider if the case is in...

Speedy Trial

If a speedy trial demand is filed then the state must provide the defendant with a trial within 120 days if the defendant is in custody or 160 days...

The state presses charges. In Illinois the victim cannot just "drop" charges. If the witnesses are personally served with a subpoena then the...

Got arrested while on bond

It is likely that Cook County will find out about the new charge. When that happens the Judge will likely increase your bond. Having the victim...

Domestic violence arrest?

The next step is to go to the states attorneys office directly. It is the State that files and presses charges. If the State declines then you have...

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My husband was arrested the the other day for felony poss of a firearm and he was on parole for the same thing he had five month

He will likely be held on a parole hold while his new case is being addressed. He will likely need to finish his first case on a parole violation...

Is there any way to NOT be responsible for my husband's debts short of divorcing him?

I agree that the best option aside from divorce is to file for legal separation. You will need to address all assets and debts and split up all...

I am required to carry SR 22 even though I do not have a car, it lapsed and my license was suspended during this time I was

If your suspension is just based on SR22 then yes get the insurance. Even without a car your permission to drive any car will be suspended without...