Do I have a criminal record? Will colleges ever know about this after I complete the teen court program?

Misunderstandings are not necessarily crimes. Attending Teen Court is an admission of guilt. Guilt equals an act and an intent occurring at the...

If I own a bar in Illinois which prohibits concealed guns can I carry since the bar is my fixed place of business?

May be able to keep a piece on premises but carrying in the business will not work. Don't make the "barkeep mistake" and keep too short a shotgun.

Illinois -- Conflict of Interest for Attorney Writing Will Favorable to Self, or Representing Boyfriend as Independent Executor?

No, No, No, No and No. The possibilities of shades of grey of any of this are boundless but the likelihood is the wishes of testator are being...

How serious are these charges?

The controlled substance is a felony but you don't tell us which schedule substance it is so we don't know how big. The DUI is a Class A...

Can a coworker constantly record another coworker?

She can video him until she's blue in the face. She cannot record his conversations with another human without permission by both humans. Suing...

Your narrative is improbable. Go back to your defense attorney and address these questions to her.

I'm being badly harassed by a small town police officer what do I do??

Warmed over question. Judges issue warrants based on sworn filings. If you think somebody lied to get warrants, see a criminal defense lawyer.

How do I represent myself as a prosecutor?

The judge probably said "prosecute the Petition". And you over interpreted. You're just a party in a civil suit. Lawyer up.

Driving without insurance in Downers grove IL

Get there early and show the card and letter to the prosecutor. Give the prosecutor a copy of each. Almost certainly they will dismiss that...

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What does Illinois use to determine if an attorney client relationship exists.

Actually, as far as privilege is concerned, our rules now clearly provide that pre-engagement consultation is covered by the privilege. I believe...