IIf I'm subpoenaed to testify against my boyfriend of 18 years in a domestic case do I have to?

If you are personally served with a subpoena, you must appear in court -- if not, the prosecutor can request that you be held in contempt of court,...

Since you were convicted of this, it will stay on your record. Once the 6 month period is over, if you have completed all the conditions of your...

If a retail theft was committed 8 months ago and there was no warrant issued and I was questioned a week ago and not arrested

If this is only a misdemeanor, the prosecutor has 18 months from the date of the alleged theft to charge you. If this is a felony, the prosecutor...

Reduction of charges felony shoplifting.

If the value of the items stolen is under $300 but you have certain prior convictions, the prosecutor can charge you with a class 4 felony, where...

Yes, DCFS is able to remove your sister's child from her. The decision to terminate your sister's parental rights is up to a judge - not DCFS;...

Can detectives still be investing an alleged child abuse case after dcfs said it was unfounded?

Yes, detectives can still investigate alleged child abuse case even after DCFS determines that the allegations are unfounded. The investigations...

Would I need a lawyer for a situation like this?

Since your mother-in-law legally adopted this child, in order for her to surrender her parental rights, DCFS most likely would need to be involved...

I was wondering if it's legal for a 20 year old man to date a 17 year old?

As long as you are not in a position of authority over her (that is, her teacher, counselor, therapist, coach, etc), and not a immediate family...

Is it legal for a school social worker to question my child alone?

A school social worker is allowed to question and speak with your child without your knowledge or permission, especially while your child is at...

If this person is still registered as a sex offender, he most likely isn't supposed to be around children under 18 years of age. If he is still on...