As the victim in a second DV case if i do not wish to press charges should i go to the arraignment?

You are not legally required to go to any criminal court proceedings in which you are the defendant in the case or a victim/witness who has been...

Can I press charges if people have pictures of me when I was 17-16 i am a guy?

If these pictures are of you naked or sexual in nature and you were under 17, regardless of your gender, this could be considered child...

My brother who just was released from prison for serving 21 years sentence any now bully and harassed by his probation officer.

There are a lot of things going on in this post of a The major thing I can say from what you posted is that if your brother is on parole after...

If you are on a diversion program: 1. It is very likely dropping is a condition of the program, but you would have to see the diversion agreement...

Can police enter your home to server arrest warrant in misdemeanor charges in IL ?

Yes: If They have an arrest warrant based on probable cause. & It is the suspect’s dwelling/place of residence & There is reason to believe...

Is it illegal to have a 17 year old pregnant?

In Illinois, the age of consent is 17, unless you are in a position of power, trust, or authority (think: teacher) which raises it to 18, so from...

My son's father is out of the home over a year ago has been charged with 2 counts of sex exploration of child which is is step

If he is convicted, his rights in regards to living with children are found here: 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6-5. Basically, he can live with a...

Some information may be missing here. Doesn't sound like you were arrested for a misdemeanor. You may have been handcuffed and then released right...

Why did I get a ticket? I removed my phone from my dash and tossed it on the seat next to me.

The statute the officer is referring to and that you were likely ticketed with, if I had to guess, is 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2(b): A person may not...

I am being evicted from my apartment in the senior side. I have several medical problems and on alot of medications.was accused

Sounds like you need to hire an attorney for two reasons: 1. To defend you against the felony charges & 2. For this eviction. You're going...