They have my middle name wrong

You need a lawyer. Were you photographed and finger printed by the police? Any prior arrests? This probably means nothing (errors can be corrected)...

Is it illegal for an adult to possess and use pepper spray in the city of Chicago solely for self-defense?

Yes, yu can assess and use pepper spray subject to restrictions Ms. Goldstein pointed out. However. if a policeman or judge finds that you used it...

False advertising - my ring was NOT what it was advertised to be. Am I just out of luck?

You should contact eBay. They might be able to help you and some of their sales are insured BY e-=Bay. Contact them at once.

Do misdemeanor Arrest appear in common background checks? Would getting an expungement be prudent?

I would add to the other answers: it depends on what you mean by "dismissed". If you were found not guilty, arrests can be expunged right away. But...

Speak with you later right away. As others have pointed out, there are things you can do to help, but the fact remains that you have no current...

When does corporal punishment become abuse?

What you describe is both child abuse and a crime. You must report her to the authorities or you may find yourself in trouble. If you know a child...

How do I sue a General Contractor for unpaid balance on work that was completed and how do I sue them for forging my signature?

I can add only this to what the others have said: forgery is a crime and you should call the police. You construction permit was obtained illegally...

Should I cowardly stop further BBB rebuttals? Can he successfully sue for defamation? Litigate inexpensively?

You should contact an attorney at once. Name calling is both ineffective and simply makes you look foolish. Get some professional advice.

"What can I expect in court and for my future?"

Do two things at once. One is stop talking on a public forum and two is hire a lawyer. Depending on your age and situation, this may have no effect...

How much time will he be sentenced to with multiple counties involved?

This sounds like three separate offenses. If your brother had a private attorney, the lawyer might well have worked out a deal whereby he received...