Whether the crime is a misdemeanor or not is totally irrelevant. If the person does not show up in court and the charges are dropped, you could...

How do I get my name off a birth certificate for a child that was born during marriage that isn't mine

As Ms. Goldstein has admirably stated, you really can't have it both ways. Regardless of marital status, you always have the right to file a...

I am being charged with armed violence.

First off, this is an incredibly serious charge...you really need to talk to a lawyer about this, and fast, as I would guess you've got a court...

"I sent a reply to a hr email in which I referred to cworkers as African, White and Hispanic Americans they did not want their

It'll depend on the context of the e-mail you sent, as well as the reason for sending it and a few other factors to determine if there is actual...

Can I sue Cook County Hospital for malpractice?

This question is really difficult to address with the facts that you've given. When you went into the hospital, what were you there for? Were you...

Can I sue McDonald's

As my fellow attorneys have already posted, lawsuits generally require some form of damages to be assessed. Emotional damage CAN stand on its own,...

Our car was damaged in a storm and totaled four weeks after leasing it. Can we recoup our down payment?

Ouch! I'm sorry to hear about your stroke of incredibly bad luck! Generally, for situations like this (often called "Act of God" difficulties...

If the police searched your home in anything resembling a valid manner, and if they then find drugs in your room or anywhere in your space, then...

It is absolutely a crime...and it can come with some major penalties. Depending on your driving history, it could be as little as a few thousand...

When financial exploitation happens and excited utterance is documented at the time crimes happen.

As my fellow defense attorneys on this board have noted, first, no individual may file charges against any person...it is up to the State to file...