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Are evidence and things like signed statements and audio recordings that were part of a criminal felony case public record
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Answered on November 11, 2017
Only things that were either part of a trial transcript or were filed with the court would be part of the public court file. Hard to know whether...
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An idoc prisoner is seeking to file a 1983 excessive force claim
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Answered on November 11, 2017
These cases are very complex, fact specific, and have strict time limits.
You really cannot diy. Talk to a lawyer who handles civil rights...
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Answered on November 10, 2017
If you are claiming you became ill due to stress from a legal matter, you have no case.
If I misunderstood your query, please forgive me.
1 year Statute of limitations in Chicago IL for claims against the city?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
That’s a losing argument. You’re free to do it. The only possibility is that they are wrong about the correct limit for property damage only.
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My son got hit by a car, who backed out of drive way into turn lane then hit him in the drivers side rear tire going forward ?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
It’s a decision, not a verdict. Verdicts are from finders of fact, like judges or jurors.
The insurance company did more investigating and...
What does it mean to make a statement of requested relief and supporting authority ?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
The judge wants you to explain what you are asking the court to do for you and what the legal reason or authority for that decision might be (a...
What should be my line of defense for "Failure to yield exiting private drive"?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
You don’t have any defense I can see. The officer was coming and you failed to see him. You have a duty to keep a safe lookout.
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Do I need to get an attorney for a second cell phone violation in Illinois?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
Yes. First time isn’t a moving violation, but second is. To avoid a conviction, get a lawyer!
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My 17 year daughter was being spied on while in the shower by my boyfriends 18 year old brother can criminal charges be made?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
Just tell him back off and if he doesn’t you’ll report it to police.
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Police Officers Said If "Cooperate" In Regards To Drug Ticket It Will Be Dropped?
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Answered on November 10, 2017
It might be legit, but the fact that you are trusting a police officer with your future probably answers your question. I assume they want you to...