What happens to a checking acct and money market upon death when there is a joint person on it.

If they are joint accounts, ownership reverts to the surving account holder without the necessity of any further action.

Does the court have jurisdiction? Vacating a judgement

There may be case law to support your position. A motion to vacate a 14 year old conviction is somewhat unusual and the state will likely object...

Can I get charged with perjury after the fact if I lied under oath about not getting any new charges while on supervision?

The answer to your specific question is yes. If you were actually under oath, you could be charged with felony perjury. If you were not under...

Do i need attorney?

Sounds like the case was SOL'd. If you were told that there is no future court date, then you do not have to worry, unless the complaining witness...

Were police "above the law"

I would say that the police actions were definitely "unusual." Whether they were "above and beyond the law"? A lot more information is needed to...

Drinking ticket on private property?

Tough to answer without more information. A pre-trial motion to quash the arrest and suppress evidence will provide you an opportunity to have a...

Insurance lapsed, accident occurred, license got suspended, I am expected to be perfect, how can I get my license returned .?

You should consult with an attorney who has experience in both matters: injury claims defense and the license issue. You do not specifically say...

Can I deal with arrest warrant from aboard?

Getting a motion to quash and recall the warrant on file would likely assist in avoiding denial of the visa based on the warrant. You do not have...

Is there a pro bono lawyer that has the ability to take on a high profile case in Illinois?

Please provide detail with respect to what the charge is and where the case is pending; or call for a free consultation.

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My ceiling caved in completely destroying everything in my bedroom.

You should immediately contact the Building Department at City Hall, as they will exert the greatest pressure on the lanlord to get it fixed. If...