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I was charged with battery how is this possible when I was hit and put in the hospital?
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Answered on January 23, 2018
Because the investigation made them believe the other person more. You’ll need to hire a lawyer to defend you from these charges.
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A company offered to pay funeral expenses and coordinate the investigation and legal representation. Is this legitimate?
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Answered on January 23, 2018
This is "ambulance chasing." A law firm sent a rep out to sign up the case after noticing the crash in the press or with other mechanisms.
I'm...
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Can the Secretary of state keep refuse me my driver license after a 2ndD.U.i more then 11years later there is an statutory of li
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Answered on January 23, 2018
This is not an area I handle regularly anymore, so take my answer for what it's worth--just an educated guess.
From when I used to handle these...
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Why is the police officer did not get my statements?
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Answered on January 23, 2018
Generally, the person turning left has the duty to yield and is deemed more at fault. But without knowing specifics, it's hard to determine...
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I need an attorney that handles an insurance company denying me knee surgery. After I have proof of needing it. ?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
Is this a workers’ compensation insurance carrier or your own health Insurance? Big difference. Fill in some details and we can get you a better...
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I was rearended by a semi in a rental truck while moving, I need advice on what to do about damaged contents?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
File a claim with both insurers. Assuming no injuries, that is about it.
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In Illinois, can service be done through email, bypassing the Sheriff's office?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
No. Email "service" is actually for parties who have already been served and/or appeared. This would be motions, discovery documents, and such...
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Is there a way to fight this cell-phone ticket, or at least not have it on my record?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
First offense is a non-moving violation. Sitting at a red light is technically legal to look at your phone, but it's not worth fighting it since...
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Once arrested if their is no female officer on duty is it legal for the male officers to search at the precinct a female inmate?
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Answered on January 21, 2018
Redirecting to criminal from civil rights.
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What happen when you get ticket for speeding 103 mph in 55 mph in Illinois
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Answered on January 21, 2018
If he wasn’t 17, it’s a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by 364 days in prison and a $2,500 fine. Since he’s under 21, it’s a serious offense that...
