What should my friend do in this situation

As he has been locked up since February, I assume he has an attorney or is represented by the PD. If so, he should simply follow the advice of his...

My 15 year old teen shoplifted, now I have to pay $340. then it says something about statutory civil penalty claim?

Some law firms are infamous for issuing these demand letters. Be advised that while there is an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue these...

Me and my friend got caught stealing from wal-mart.

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Do families of suicide victims have any legal rights to see any letters/notes that were left behind?

Legally, any property of the decedent belongs to his/her family. It is difficult to imagine why the police would refuse to turn the itens over...

11.5 years ago I was arrested and convicted of aggravated battery. In Illinois, can this be expunged

Felony convictions cannot be expunged. A Petition for Executive Clemency would be worth a shot based on what you have stated here. www.galivanlaw.net

My friend was arrested for driving on suspended license and 3 warrants all dealing with traffic. he has to pay 3500 by tomorrow

Someone needs to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for your friend. Anyone who practices in DuPage can look up his cases online to...

Can i record my daughters conversations with me in regards to sexual abuse against her?

You are free to record your own conversations with your daughter. Hopefully, you have also arranged for her to be in counselling as well....

MY COUSIN IS CHARGED WITH A CLASS X FELONY AND HAS A PUBLIC DEFENDER WHO REALLY ISNT DOING MUCH, BEEN SITTING IN JAIL FOR 10 MTH

If convicted, he is facing a minimum mandatory sentence of six years in the penitentiary, up to 30 years (no probation) on a Class X felony. Often...

Law suit summons.Filed, appearance and answer but......

I assume this is a Cook County case. Case set on Trial Call means you were to appear that day for trial. If you failed to, Plaintiff would have...

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Forgery is actually a Class 3 felony, punishable by 2 to 5 years imprisonment or probation. Forging and "academic degree" is a Class A misdemenaor...