What are the legal consequences if we report? If alcohol is consumed by a minor within my home w/o my knowledge, do I face any

You've asked 2 different questions. Illinois has what's called a "social hosting" law which makes parents liable if they knowingly allow liquor to...

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If my ex has my child and moves without telling me the address. I can't get ahold of her can I file kidnapping? What can I do?

Trying to get a kidnapping charge almost a year into the fact will be tough. You need to confer with lawyers who handle child custody matters, and...

Will the fact that I got in trouble out of state effect my terms of court supervision in IL? What are the possible outcomes?

I agree wiith my colleagues. The especially troubling aspect to your case is that the subsequent offense in Florida is driving related. I assume...

How can I start handling my bench warrant for missing court with no ID, and low income! ?

Even though your probation ended up in Cook County, it originated in DuPage. You should contact the DuPage County Public Defender's Office and ask...

Generally speaking, spitting in someone's face would be a battery, not an assault. Assault is the apprehension of receiving a battery. Again,...

Insanity defenses vary widely by state. Most follow some form of the old M'Naughten test or the modern penal code. Some states place the burden...

How many times can this trial continue to be pushed back? Isn't there a limit?

"The defense" got a new lawyer?? That means your boyfriend is part of the delay. If you were to complain about 22 continuances, I would...

What is the Statue of limitations on childhood molestation. Is there any other recourse for punishment.

Very sorry to hear that. Not sure if you have had, or are receiving counseling, but if not, hehttp://www.mcnabbcenter.org/sacetre's a link: ...

Can I get probation?

Depending on your record, and the amount involved, you may do a lot better than probation. Probation is a conviction, and that's something you...

What is my best defense to throw the ticket away in the court? Can i use the fact that he failed to give me the ticket as a defe

Maybe he just gave you a warning. Where I come from, motorists that get warnings are tracked, meaning they keep records of those who got warnings....