Do I have to open my door after midnight to Police? They are looking for my son who is not here and we've told them this before

Unless the police have a warrant, or there are what they call exigent circumstances requiring a warrantless search supported by probable cause, you...

In the plain language of the law, 17 is the age of consent in Illinois. Moreover, we do not have a Romeo and Juliet law which provides an exception...

Help! My daughter almost fell out of an amusement park ride and I told the owner he did nothing then someone actually fell!

If you have suffered no damages, it is difficult to see how you have any basis for bringing a claim in a court. Most courts require that you have...

The Supreme Court has established a bright line rule that you must be charged or released within 48 hours. Moreover, it is not that they can hold...

Does this constitute "two bites at the apple"?

An appeal is not barred by preclusion, or there could be no such thing as an appeal. Despite having a different number, it is a continuation of the...

Child custody

If the sheriff cannot do it, and personal or domicile service is required, you might think about hiring a Private investigator, process server, or...

The pd defending me for the last 90 days represents the informant in a different case is this grounds for dismissal

Only an attorney representing you can answer the questions you need answered. But if the CI was an adverse witness against you, the lawyer has a...

Under the US Constitution if a random person accuses one of a crime do they have to invoke the fifth per Salinas v Texas?

If the random person is a private citizen, the fifth amendment does not run against him. The fifth amendment states things that the government...

Sleeping with a minor

You must ask a lawyer who you hire to give you legal advice, or him the appoints to defend you, if charged. That said, stat rape in IL is...

Regarding a background check, What do I put when it ask have I ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

Ask your lawyer. Ordinarily, with supervision, if you have successfully completed the terms, the conviction disappears. That is what supervision is...