I am looking for a strong attorney to represent a family member who was arrested for speeding?

Lawyers cannot advertise their services on Avvo. You should ask prospective attorneys how successful they have been in getting misdemeanor charges...

What exactly does this statement mean?

It means that they are asking the court to determine that they automatically win. Usually, this happens when the other party doesn't file an...

How do I find out if it's revoked or suspended because my understanding was that it was just suspended?

Get a secretary of state driving abstract ($12) and it will tell you the status of your license. You could go to court and get a copy of the...

Can i put a locking shut off valve on my commercial tenants restaurant water supply due to nonpayment, n the state of Illinois?

"Self-Help" remedies are highly frowned on by the courts. This sort of action could be construed as constructive eviction and you would be opening...

Can my child be taken out of the county for vacation?

It depends on what the custody agreement or parenting plan looks like.

Could I live with my grandma if my mother gives consent?

Emancipation is not as easy (or cheap) as you might imagine. Also, you have to be at least 14 years old to be considered a "mature minor" by the...

Is it a guarantee that you will pay more if found guilty in court for a minor speeding violation vs. just paying fine by mail?

It is almost always cheaper to pay a ticket then to go to court. This is simply because when you go to court, there are statutory court costs and...

You paid an attorney for a reason and you should be asking them questions of this nature. Not only is your attorney far more informed about the...

A sentence like this is served at 50%. Unless you have time credits because of some other facts not presented, I would expect that you would do 9...

I have a seatbelt ticket due Thursday and can’t pay until Friday. Will my license be suspended?

I wouldn't be too concerned about this. I would inform the judge about the circumstances and you will probably get a short continuance to get it...