An idoc prisoner is seeking to file a 1983 excessive force claim

Wow, operative being “fact-specific”. I used to do that work and there is not a Civil Rights Practitioner on the planet who will answer this...

Can an out of state conviction for petty theft be used to enhance a misdermeaner retail theft in the state of Illinois?

Theft or retail theft with a prior theft is a class four felony. If the prior is out-of-State, the elements of the out-of-State offense must be...

If you get a DUI in another state are you banned from that state?

I am not going to be as hard on you as my colleagues but you would have to drill way down into “There was an expectation...” to find any rationale...

Can my ex husband who I filed a judgement on for arrears win the case because he has a lawyer and I don’t?

First, I yield to CA counsel on all matters of CA law. Even though you have no lawyer, you are expected to follow the rules of the court. Thus,...

Does it make sense to reach a tolling agreement with defendant after the suit starts?

First, I yield to CA counsel on all matters of CA Law. It is not clear to me that your complaint is anything more than "I disagree with my...

What will happen to my friend if he accidentally sent nudes to a 17 year old?

Not nearly enough info so let's start with this. How old is your friend and, more importantly, how do you know about this?

My partner is insisting I send her all my emails I have with my lawyer(when she has her own lawyer). Should I?

Mr. Murillo's excellent answer takes care of the legal side but your are missing the irony pointed out by this situation. You are contemplating...

Wait a minute. You have "court trial?" Or do you have a first appearance. If you actually mean what you say and you have a TRIAL, the judge is...

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Why would a Jury Trial be switched to a hearing?

If you're really curious, go to the clerk's office and look at the file. Maybe Def. waived a Jury. Maybe the had a "402" conference (to see if...

How Long Will A Non Traffic City Violation Stay On My Record?

If your tickets where "uniform citations" yes. I think you're the same guy asking about "cooperating." Just lawyer up and ease your...