Do we have grounds to sue?

A premises owner is liable for injuries caused by an unreasonable dangerous condition on the property. She may very well have a viable cliam. She...

"conspiracy"

Federal drug conspiracy charges are complex and obviously carry severe penalties. While your quest for information is certainly understandable,...

Illinois 235 5 6-20. Am I facing a DUI?

The statutue under which you have been charged is consumption or possession of alcohol under 21. It is not a DUI, but either a conviction or...

You need to consult with an experienced divorce attorney. If the attorney believes she can get the interim fees, she may agree to come into the...

My brother was locked in his room by the Alton PD and after he was in handcuffs they took their fists and repeatedly punched him

It sounds like your brother may have had a potential claim for damages under a federal law commonly referred to a Section 1983 (as that is the...

My husband has a suspended license for not paying city sticker fines.

As the other attorneys have stated, he must make payment arrangements with the city and inquire whether they will notify the secretary of state...

If there's no brightline rule that states the arrest must take place inside the house for a arrest to be considered upheld. ans?

As a general rule, police need a warrant to search a place in which you have a privacy interest. One exception (meaning they don't need a warrant)...

Am I looking @ jail time for "2" class A misdemeanor charges for theft?

Generally, it is unlikely that you will be sent to jail. However, you should specify which county you are charged in, as attorneys who normally...

Can an arrest with a search warrant(of a home) be upheld when the defendant was next door(not in the home) ?

You can be charged with the contraband found in your bedroom under the theory of "constructive possession". Being charged, and being convicted,...

If I was arrested byt havent gone to court yet will this arrest show up on my background check

Arrest data is entered into state, local and federal databases. There is no set schedule as to how quickly the data may appear in those information...