Benjamin Robert Lawson's Answers (530)

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Do I need a lawyer or just ask for forgiveness and a lesser ticker?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

You definitely need an attorney as it sounds as though you were given a DUI ticket. Most offer free consultations, and there are many listed...

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I was involved in an accident that was my fault, I was issued a DUI for the accident, should I give a recorded statement?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

Absolutely not. Hire an attorney immediately.

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What am I realistically looking at with a Class A misdemeanor for speeding?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

You definitely need an attorney to help you answer those questions. In my experience, the prosecutors and judges in Will County take Class A...

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Hey I'm looking for a lawyer. I have court in 10 days. Please help. I'm a well mannered struggling college student.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 10, 2014

As my colleagues have pointed out, Avvo has a number of excellent search methods for finding an attorney. I would only further add that many...

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Will I go to jail for driving on a suspended license in Chicago ?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

Driving on a suspended license is a Class A misdemeanor and therefore a jailable offense. Whether you serve jail time depends on many factors,...

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First violation, dont know what to do. Pulled over for driving with no registration due to lapse in insurance.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

Make sure to renew the registration (or have it renewed) before your court date, bring proof of the renewal with you to court and the ticket will...

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Will I lose my cna license?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 06, 2014

I do not immediately know whether you will lose your CNA license, but it sounds as though you may have a defense to the charges against you. You...

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Can I sue my mailman and his wife for taking our rebate check and spending it when it clearly had our name on the rebate?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

There may not be a "fast" way to recover the money. You should contact the US Attorneys office (Federal prosecutors) and criminal charges may be...

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What type of case and our attorney do we need?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 30, 2014

An attorney might be able to help the wife. She could try to find a family law attorney who also handles criminal defense.

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What can i do?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 30, 2014

This is a difficult situation. Insurance tickets in Illinois can exceed $2000 if you fail to show up for court and you've now done that twice. It's...

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