Under Illinois law, a sentence of supervision is not considered a conviction, unless it was terminated unsatisfactorily (State filed a motion and...

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What happens at court for retail theft worth under $500 if already out in bond with immigration. Have a pending court in 2018

The letter that you received is most likely a civil demand letter from the store or the store's attorney. This is an entirely separate issue from...

Is there anyway to win this case or atleast make him have to refile the case

To answer your question, yes it is possible to win any case if the facts and law are on your side. An attorney who handles landlord-tenant issues...

Are lawyers required to tell you their genuine assessment of a case or are they allowed to tell you what you want to hear?

Your attorney is not allowed to deceive you, and should give you an objective assessment of your chances of getting what you want. This is due to...

Can anything happen at this point? Would police be sent after this?

It's unlikely that you could be charged with a crime based on these facts. In the future, I would recommend that you don't think about shoplifting....

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Your grandfather's interests would be best served by having an experienced family law attorney represent him, but if you must proceed on your own...

You definitely need a lawyer. You are facing a class B misdemeanor with a possible punishment of 180 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,500 plus...

How do I get my security deposit refunded.

Assuming you were compliant with your lease agreement, the landlord generally has 45 days under Illinois law from when you move out to return your...

When Do I

As previously answered, your grandfather would be able to file an appearance on the court date provided on the summons that he was served...

Can I sue my ex fiance for making me think there was going to be a wedding then find out days before he never booked the venue?

It used to be the case in Illinois that you could sue for Breach of Promise to Marry under an old statute. These type of lawsuits were pretty rare,...