What to do? Police refuse to enforce Order of Protection

An O.P. sometimes grants a remedy short of No Contact with all protected persons. You need to make sure the order does actually prohibit all...

Can the mother of my child deny me from seeing my daughter & take her out of state without my consent and use her on the taxes?

If you have no order governing these issues, you're somewhat at her mercy. If you are serious about contact and visitation, you should consult an...

If what you say is accurate, the police response, or lack thereof, is inexcusable. Violation of an O.P is a Class A misdemeanor. I dare say that...

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I'm an international student, i stole clothes from Macys that is worth around 300 dollars in Chicago.

Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Those of us who handle cases like this in Cook County can secure a disposition that will result in...

What happens at a pretrail conference?

A pretrial with the state involves a discussion of what they are seeking in exchange for a plea of guilty, including whther thye might be willing...

I posted a $1,000.00 bond for someone. Now they refuse to pay me back. He is expecting a lawsuit settlement. Can I file a lein?

Illinois law requires attorneys handling civil claims to acknowledge and protect certain liens (medical providers, insurance subrogation, for...

Caught shop lifting in Illinois

Illinois law permits them to make the demand. If you ignore it, they will most likely continue to send demands, with the amount increasing each...

I received one drinking citation and Wisconsin and took the course that dismissed the citation. Then I received another in my

It is unclear whether your reference to a "drinking citation" means you received a DUI or an underaged consumption charge. In either case, Illinois...

Is court supv. available for a 1st DUI with a prior supv. (26 years ago) for Lvng. the Scene Accd. Death or Personal Injury?

You are eligible for court supervision. However, before considering ultimate consequences, hire an attorney who can evaluate whether you have...

I'm so stressed because of this misunderstanding

It's possible that the charge could affect your immigration status, depending on the outcome. First, retain an experienced criminal defense...