Civil vs criminal

Yes. And unlike in civil cases, the Parties need not even attend court unless called to testify.

I'm in Illinois and the other person that i need to sue is in Missouri. is this possable?? Thanks Jack

Citizens of different states can sue each other in federal count where the defendant resides or the alleged wrong occurred. this is called...

Can a case on childmolestion be denied a jury trail..

DCFS only makes a find that the claim of a use is supported by a start up up to more likely than not. It imposes no sentences or punishments. If it...

Is it legal to find out the name of victim in criminal case ?

Unless a court has sealed the proceedings, as it does with many cases involving minors or purported victims of alleged sex crimes, no, it's not...

Can anyone please cite any cases in which the supreme court has ruled that the Patriot Act does not grant probable cause?

The Patriot Act does not and cannot grant (find) or not find probable cause. It is a law with a number of criminal provisions. A judge or grand...

If I have a warrant for my arrest can I fly?

Will he be able to, as in, will it be physically possible? Probably, unless TSA runs a check for arrest warrants, something I don't think they do. ...

I would like to reverse an old conviction using lack of jurisdiction. What would happen if I now claim lack of jurisdiction.

It's hard to tell what's going on from your story, and you need legal advice. One thing I would look at is whether the Court made its decision...

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Is there a way to do a civil claim against a police officer for excessive force or is it always filed on the dept. or city?

You can sue a police officer who commits a tort against you, such as battery or false imprisonment, because as a private individual, and come up...

Can a lawsuit be refiled in Illinois after being dismissed because the attorney did not make an appearances?

Ordinarily in Illinois you can reinstate a case that has been dismissed for want of prosecution – DWP--for a good cause, which doesn't have to be...

What is the penalty for secretly recording your court hearing in cook county circuit Illinois?

Agree with what other people have said. Probably she can't do it anyway. Only lawyers can get electronics into Cook County courtrooms. It's a bad...