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Can a felony for deceptive practices be expunged

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 15, 2014

Felonies generally cannot be expunged or sealed, as the others have stated. You may be able to discuss the specifics with a criminal law lawyer...

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I received a letter from creditor stating a motion to dismiss? what does that mean?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

I THINK this means the creditor is dismissing their lawsuit against you to collect money, but it is impossible to know without knowing what the...

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Last year 6 of my family member were in a auto accident and 5 of them died because of it. My uncle received 20 years.

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

Horrible situation for all involved. Sorry your family suffered. The best suggestion I have would be to contact the various pro bono justice...

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I purchased a bag of frozen chicken. While I was cooking it I found a blue object ,looks like a washer from a machine.

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

I don't see where you were injured so I don't see a valid claim.

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Are big salons required to have insurance in chicago if an accident occurs?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

There is no requirement that anyone except drivers have insurance. There are all sorts of licensing requirements for salons, but nothing requiring...

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Our DCFS case is racially profiling my boyfriend, potential lawsuit?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

What makes you believe there is some sort of profiling/discrimination? This appears to be fairly standard operating procedure for...

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Do I have grounds for a liability claim against a major grocery retailer?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

You would seem to have a case, although your injuries are very minor. What I guess I am confused about is you say you have contacted a lawyer,...

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Is it standard procedure for a detective to direct a victim to contact their harasser during an on-going investigation?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

Certainly hope not, as any decent defense attorney would jump on that as entrapment. Would think detectives are smarter than to do or admit to that.

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How do I recover personal items from Ex-Friend?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 13, 2014

I suggest you either file a lawsuit for replevin of these items, or contact a lawyer to help you so so.

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I'm bring accused of elder abuse that I didn't do

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 13, 2014

Adding to what others said, talk to an employment lawyer familiar with state licensing.