Red Light violation - turned on green but from another lane

First, I need to know whether you're talking about a moving violation, where you'd be required to appear in court, or an automated traffic ticket...

If I am arrested and questioned, how many officers should be in the room?Is there a law for that?

Defense attorneys will sometimes argue that the number of officers in the room vitiated or destroyed the voluntariness of the suspect/defendant's...

With all due respect, I disagree with my colleagues. And here's a website that's a pretty good resource on this issue: ...

When getting detained do your Miranda rights have to be read then and there or can they wait?

Most of the attorneys answering have hit the nail on the head. Miranda rights arose from the case Miranda v. Arizona. The triggering factors that...

My son just grad.val.of his class.he was not allowed to speak during this grad.ceremony

My initial impression, based on what you typed, is that your son has no legal "right" to speak at his graduation. There are some facts that might...

How do you check a criminal record in Cook County?

Illinois has a procedure, like my colleague mentioned, called "Access & Review". You can go into your local police department, pay the fee, and...

The Illinois statute on red light cameras was amended in recent years regarding stopping past the white line. As long as you weren't past the...

Can I break a lease and get my deposit back?

Breaking the lease is never a clear cut issue. First, check to see if there is a unique lease form or county ordinance that might help you. Short...

Unapproved entrance to apartment.

The landlord's actions are certainly high up on the "creepy factor", but probably not illegal, since they didn't make an "entry" into your...

What am I realistically looking at with a Class A misdemeanor for speeding?

Many of the judge's in Will County insist on jail time for speeding tickets 100 or more mph. You weren't let go without being arrested, as your...