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My ticket is a municipal offense for retail theft how can I get to do community serivice as my first offense?
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Answered on April 04, 2013
It's certainly possible but it will depend on the facts and the prosecutor. I would recommend hiring an attorney to fight this for you and work...
Case Managers: Good Guy or Bad Guy? (Chicago, IL)
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Answered on April 04, 2013
Your nurse case manager is an agent of the insurance company. While they can help facilitate the scheduling and approval of treatment, they are not...
Should I use a public defender for a retail theft case?
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Answered on April 04, 2013
It depends on what the exact charge is - if you're facing a possible jail sentence then you may be appointed a public defender (though you'll have...
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Do I have a case against the seller?
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Answered on April 03, 2013
It seems that seller was in (fairly obvious) breach of the contract. You should be entitled to a return of your earnest money. The seller has an...
I finance a car to Jd byrider 2 days ago can i still return it to them?
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Answered on April 03, 2013
Unless your contract provides for a right to cancel the contract and return the car, it's yours.
There is no right to rescission of automobile...
Have I been served? I'm holding a summons but the electronic docket search says summons returned n.s. 3/11/13 (same day recd)
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Answered on April 02, 2013
Online dockets can be wrong. A clerk may enter his/her entries correctly. If you were served then the process server has proof of service and has...
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Do i need to pay for plumbing reparations when i lease not own the property.....
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Answered on April 02, 2013
Your lease should be clear on who is responsible for repairs and upkeep of utilities. There may be a provision in your lease that requires the...
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In Chicago is it legal to move out when your 17? I'm 16 how do I get emancipated if I can't wait till I'm 17.
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Answered on April 01, 2013
Emancipation is not easy. You'll need to, basically, demonstrate that you're not wholly reliant on your parents, that you're "mature," that theres...
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My sister has falsely accused my mother of sleeping naked with her child. I'm reporting this to dcfs.
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Answered on March 31, 2013
You'll want someone to help her with the DCFS investigation (if one is started) and to address any possible police investigation stemming from your...
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Can i refile for expungement.
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Answered on March 31, 2013
It depends on your most recent arrest. I would look to the state appellate defender's website who can give you a guideline as to what's possible....
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