Teen daughter filed domestic battery chgs against her parent after they disiplined her for being disrespectful. Who will prevail

Parental discipline can be a defense to a charge of Domestic Battery but it is fact specific. If the matter goes to trial, a judge or a jury will...

If the matter is set for trial, which may or may not be the case on the first court date, and the person you hit is not present, the ticket will...

How does the appeal process work?

The moving party has 30 days after final order of court to file an appeal. The first appeal - to the Illinois Court of Appeals - is by right. The...

I was charged with dui, but was not driving.

They can charge you, but the more important question is can they prove in. The question will be whether you were in actual physical control of a...

Can i avoid court in a muder trial as an eyewitness if it puts me at risk?

Your usefulness to the prosecution will have a lot to do with their desire to force you to testify if you don't want to. You might want, with the...

What is the limitations for prosecuting after charges have been filed on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in Illinois

Misdemeanor warrants are usually not subject to extradition across State lines. That being said, they could still cause problems of detention in...

Any appeal lawyer take payments?

A good lawyer who is interested in his case will likely work out something with you. Wayne Brucar www.brucarandyetter.com

Can I legally be arrested for resisting arrest when I was not being under arrest?

You can legally be arrested for failing to respond to the order of a police officer. Doesn't matter if he had no legl basis to issue the...

I got in a fight and i blamed my boyfriend of him hitting me now hes in jail what can i do to clear his name?

You can talk to the prosecutor and try to explain the circumstances but Will County rarely drops these actions as a result. Furthermore,...

You are eligible for supervision if this is your first speeding in a construction zone. I would not handle this by mail, but would retain an...