I was arrested for domestic battery for defending myself against my mother, do I have a case?

Self defense is an affirnative defense, meaning, asserting it does not result in dismissal. It is a defense to be asserted at trial and in your...

I had a false order of protection filed against me today by my niece who lives with her father in the building I own

You hire an attorney, demand a hearing and if the court agrees the accusations are false, you petition to recover your attroney's fees. Most of us...

The state need only prove you were in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence. Thus, the out of gas part does not help...

What to do after receiving a letter from a stores Lawyer stating pay 350 in 20 days of the notice? (letter wasn't mailed to me)

Be advised that while there is an Illinois statute that permits them to pursue these claims, having a lawyer issue a claim denial letter supported...

In order to answer the question in a responsibel way, an attorney would require a lot more detail. Based only on what you say here, however, you...

Am I on the retail theft database?

You will not be listed in the data base if you did not sign any kind of admission at the store, you will likely receive a civil demand letter from...

Once a defendant's probation time is served, can the plaintiff file a motion to extend the probation time?

By "Plaintiff" I assume you mean the state, as the People of the Stae of Illinois is the Plaintiff in a criminal proceeding (or a local...

What can you do if you can prove officers lied under oath prior to sentencing?

You file a motion for a new trial. Hopefully your "proof" is not something you could have discovered prior to or during trial. If it was, then you...

I missed a court date?!

If you were given a moving violation and failed to appear in court, the judge would have entered what is called an ex parte conviction and imposed...

How to prepare for criminal defense charges to avoid trial?

You prepare by consulting at least two experienced criminal defense attorneys and then hire one. Most of us provide free consultations....