Once you tell the person they are no longer welcomed on your property or they cannot return to your property, you have put them on notice. If they...

Do I have grounds to sue for False Imprisonment?

If the charges against you were dismissed in your favor, you may have grounds for a false arrest/false imprisonment claim. This issue that will...

In illinois can a cop let himself in your house without a search warrent and then go through you house and get your purse

I agree with the other attorneys that have posted. If the officer had a valid arrest warrant for the individual and the warrant listed the address...

I was arrested for battery (Class A) and trespassing (Class B). What will happen to me? Will I go to jail? Should I get a lawyer

If I were you I would contact an attorney and retain one prior to your first court appearance. It is highly unlikely that you will go to jail if...

Are you allowed to have a lawyer in civil court?

Of course you can have a lawyer with you and I suggest you do have one. I assume you have already been served with the lawsuit and therefor the...

Do I need an attorney?

I would recommend hiring an attorney. Some attorneys would take your case for the bond you already posted therefore you would not have to pay...

The search warrant needed to be signed by a judge. Typically, there will be one officer (the affiant) and a "John Doe" that appear before the judge...

Civil rights

You will know your civil rights are being violated when any person, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of any...

Can a police officer enter a residence with just an arrest warrant without permission from the homeowner if he is on ips?

While on parole in Illinois, you are still considered in custody of the Illinois Department of corrections and all of the protections of the 4th...

Will my felony conviction still appear in a 7 year criminal background check?

Your criminal record will follow you. It is public record and anybody with access to clerk's computer system in the county where the case was...