Except in VERY unusual circumstances, not a violation. But the fact that petitioner is inviting you around her is red flag that you’re gonna be...

Can I still take my offer if I had denied it my previous court?

Jim has given you the very practical answer. I’ll give you the technical one. The law of contracts applies to plea bargaining. An offer , once...

How can you collect on a judgment in a case that was sealed?

Civil cases for money judgments are not permitted to be sealed under Illinois law. Are you talking about restitution from someone in a criminal...

Trying to find out if I been stiffed by my lawyer?

I guess you're suggesting someone paid him to take a dive. Pursue your malpractice suit. If he is just inattentive, that'll come out. IF he had...

I am not familiar with Indiana's RPC's but "best practice" is to include the Paralegal's rate in the original engagement agreement and bill...

Can a police officer make you come to the department to fix a mistake they made on a ticket?

Not over the phone but it could easily have been fixed by mail. Maybe you can make it work to your advantage in bargaining with the SAO.

Perhaps to say the same thing Mr. Sachs said in his kindly way: "Dropping Charges" by a witness/declarant/complainant is a legal myth propagated...

Can a person in Illinois be found legally responsible for recklessly transmitting genital herpes?

Criminally, no. Civilly possibly. Get tested now and again in about six months. It would be a good idea to stop letting other people in on your...

Can the court keep my bail bond money if i signed a contract for it to be deposited to my private attorney?

What describe is a bond assignment. If you paid the attorney directly and she is ethical, she probably never filed the bond assignment with the...

You need to have an ongoing relationship with a lawyer who understands the steps in a CANTS II process. Find a lawyer and be ready for the next...