Appearing Before Informal Court

If you had a girl's ID, you might want a formal hearing. You have a story to tell. You're not just begging for mercy.

In the United States or Illinois, is the smell doctrine probable cause?

Since you are asking for a synthesis of about 40years of jurisprudence, the most likely answer is "yes."

Not to kill the "You are fortunate" buzz, but your boyfriend is open for a serious ticket for driving an unlicensed vehicle, fault aside.

I am a salaried, exempt IL employee owed back pay due to a mistake in pay frequency. Situation not fixed. What laws apply?

There is actually a little algebra involved in fixing this, so the delay is understandable. IDOL is awfully slow and you sound like this is urgent...

I think I get it. Even though you may have PD, they won't do anything about your money. Talk to private lawyers about just seeking the money for...

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Got incorrectly ticketed for suspended license. Can I drive until court date when I can contest it?

You are what your abstract says you are. Go to the SOS and buy a "court purposes abstract". If it says you are still suspended, you are. You can...

Does my employer have the right to require me to remain on premises during unpaid meal periods?

As a general rule, no, the employer has no such right. There are a few specific industries where the custom and practice may allow for different...

If you are in a bargaining unit, ask that they try to get that out of the contract next time. I have seen the "split family" trick done many...

Did my employer violate equal opportunity laws when filling a position at work?

Unless there was an ethnic or gender reason for your having been passed over, this is a perfectly lawful sequence. Unlike the Gov't, a private...

Do police have to identify themselves in order to come in your garage, knock on door and search in car bc u walked in house.

Unless you're a felon already or don't have a FOID card, there is nothing unlawful about having a gun, even a loaded one, in your car PARKED in...