You, the Respondent, cannot modify or change the Judge's order. If a Judge ordered your ex to have no contact with you, and he does, even at your...

What if a no-contact order is filed in a noncriminal case and the victim harasses the people it is against?

In situations like the one you describe, I petition the court to vacate the order. However, the order only binds the Respondent. The Petitioner...

My husband was arrested because I thought he broke my arm and choked me. I was very intoxicated and I later realized he didnt.

Your husband needs a good lawyer. The prosecutors are not obligated to dismiss the charges or agree to a bond modification, and it your...

Your sentence of Supervision is a matter of public record and will available to anyone who checks with the clerk fo the court in the county where...

Can my fiancé get good time while in prison?

Persons sentenced to the Department of Corrections for Aggravated Battery are eligible for day-for-day good time under 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.1). ...

A standard condition of most Supervision sentences is to not possess a firearm. Review your sentencing order to see if this is true for you. I...

Can the state pick up a domestic case if a person do not show to court

The short answer is yes. The charge is brought by the "People of the State of Illinois" and not by an individual so technically, even if a...

What are the chances of getting off federal probation early if the probation officer will not object to it?

Based on your description, I think your chances are pretty good. An experienced lawyer can craft a persuasive motion and present mitigation...

How to obtain an attorney for a federal prisoner.

Lawyers must be licensed to practice in a particular venue. For example, a lawyer who wishes to represent a person in an Iowa court must be...

Police keep state ID of passenger, no warrant, no search, no crime, no arrest?

The police are entitled to seize evidence. However, the way you describe the situation it does not sound like the ID was evidence unless there is...