You are correct to be concerned about the consequences of having a theft on your record, but there is good news that will hopefully get you to...

Could my soon to be ex-wife face contempt of court charges

It is unclear what conduct by your ex you believe violates the order. Do not accept her mother's invitation to violate the orders. Fight the orders...

My daughter's stepmother is acting a little odd...

You are certainly right to be concerned. I would say the stepmother's behavior is more than a little odd. If you are sure the father will not react...

Illinois divorce question

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Which motion in state court is the equivalent to Federal Northern District of Illinois Rule 12(b)(1) for lack of standing?

Look up Rule 615 and Rule 619 motions.

EXPUNGEMENT

Is your question whether you are now eligible to petition for expungement? Yes.

Does anyone know when mgt/smgt is going to come back to idoc?

It seems likely that at some point the discretionary good time credit will be reinstitued, no one seems to have a time table for that to happen. In...

Is it worth filing an appeal after receiving felony probation?

This assumes you were convicted after trial. First, you must file a motion for a new trial asserting all possibel grounds of error. If denied,...

Are there any rights for a person who claims they can take items out of your house that have been there for over 15 years?

First, no one can enter your home without your consnet for any reason, absent a court order. Surely no attorney told her that she could. Second,...

Theft of a controlled substance

Do not make any asmissions without retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney. Police have no authority to reach any kind of agreement with...