This type of police conduct is becoming more and more common place. Unfortunately, there is nothing illegal about it as the only restraint on their...

Most likely, you will receive a letter from the store or its lawyers which is sent pursuant to an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue...

Is it possible to sue employer after injury on the job?

While the others are correct about not being able to sue your own employer (workers' comp claim being the sole remedy) you can sue the employer of...

I'm being sent letters from an insurance company collector which I went to criminal court and was found not guilty.

First, if you had liability insurance at the time of the incident, you turn over the letters to your insurance company. They have a legal...

I'm on 6 month class 4 felony probation, and got a misdemeanor revolked license charge. Will I have to go to jail?

It sounds like you have violated the probation before this new charge. If so, you probably know that the court can re-sentence you on the original...

I received a letter from Palmer, Reifler & Associates, P.A. asking me to pay $250...

It is not exactly a "scam" because the Illinois legislature has legalized these demands through a statute that authorizes them to pursue these...

My friend was caught shoplifting and I was with her

You have two concerns. The ticket for retail theft, although it is an ordinance violation, and without fingerprints having been taken will not...

What can be done if court lost jurisdiction because they ruled in a hearing on probable cause not present 4 lack of notice

Your question is extremely confusing. It is unclear how a hearing was held in your absence, as minimal due process requires notice and an...

My attorney criminal no knowledge agreed to change court date; cannot do that I have to present at conference what to do?

Whether your attorney will correct his mistake cannot be answered by anyone but the attorney. You should insist that he do so. Your job-related...

What is the fine for criminal trespass in IL? Will I get a record?

You should both hire experienced criminal defense counsel to represent you. In this case, there does not appear to be any inherent conflict in both...