As a witness, you do not need a lawyer but you do have the right to one. You should consider consulting or hiring one if you believe there may be...

What could be done for someone who got violated probation for false accusation of his x wife putting in false reports .

Like any other accusation, the state must prove it in court. However, because it is a VOP, the state need only prove it by a "preponderance of the...

I got pulled over for speeding in a school zone and had to pay $150 bond, why?

The offense is not supervision eligible and conviction will result in suspension of your DL. You need a lawyer. The bond was required because of...

Urgent!!! Dear Lawyers, I have been threatened and harassed by my former boss. What can I do to protect myself and my business?

It sounds like this guy needs a strongly worded cease and desist letter from an attorney. I concur with the comments by the other lawyer and would...

The attorney should have you sign an affidavit authorizing the plea; otherwise, the court may not accept the plea and will continue the case to...

Unless you have the time to prepare and file the necessary paperwork and to make the court appearances required fro expungement, then hire an...

Do I need to pay a settlement to Kmart in Il ?

The letter you have received from the store's lawyers is sent pursuant to an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue these claims. I believe...

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I watched this issue debated in court yesterday. None of the lawyers or the judge could cite such a rule. Of course, the judge dealt with it...

I didn't send notice of a subpoena, will the Judge release the information?

Is there a Supreme Court Rule or provision in the Code of Civil Procedure that requires notice? Sat in court this morning, heard a lawyer chastised...

My brother is being charged with assault, what can happen if he doesn't show up with an attorney? Does he have a chance to win?

There's a chance to win any case, whether he can depends almost entirely upon the skill of his attorney and the credibility of the witnesses....