What are the possible outcomes of this court date?

Have her hire a good lawyer. This charge can go away from the public if handled correctly.

Unfortunately, you may have to contribute to her attorney expenses. If you refuse a hearing will be set to fight the fees. Your attorney will...

What happens when you violate probation terms on a domestic battery charge?

Hire a lawyer, you need to get back on track and you'll be fine. Your plead to a misdemeanor. The Government can't go back and charge you with a...

Can I have sex with my boyfriend legally with parental consent?

Absolutely not! 17 is legal. Unless the older is in a "Position of Trust'. However, I believe you can marry at your age soon in Illinois and...

What do you have to do to get your driver's license reinstated after a DUI?

As a former Attorney for the Illinois Secretary of State handling these matters I can tell you the rules have changed and your Son needs to contact...

How can I get my ex husband to realize he needs to listen to me, the agreement and the law

Well, I doubt he will ever listen to you. However, if he is endangering the children pre-emptively bring him to court to stop suspected future bad...

When can you clear a misdemeanor from a background check?

If it was dismissed? You can start the Expungement immediately. If you received Court Supervision and it's a 625 ILCS statute it can never be...

Call a good lawyer and have him/her look up the specifics of your court cases. You should expunge/seal but the devil is in the details. If this is...

Will I ever be eligible for receiving my husband's social security if I divorce him? If yes, when and how much of it?

May God Bless you. I suggest an alternative retirement than your husband's SSI. Perhaps your Church can provide you assistance.

Will I have to go to court? Would a lawyer be necessary?

If you have no traffic history, no Supervisions in your past AND you are over the age of 18 then paying in advance is the cheapest way to go in...