Monthly Archives: April 2020

CAN I APPEAL A CHILD ABUSE FINDING FROM DCFS?

You agreed to take care of your sister’s children while she recovered from surgery. You knew your one nephew was a bit of a handful who doesn’t like the word, “No.” That same child sprained his ankle on the basement … Continue reading

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CAN I GET MY LOVED ONE OUT OF PRISON BECAUSE OF COVID-19?

If you have a loved one in an Illinois state prison right now, there may be hope for early release. The current coronavirus pandemic across the world is unprecedented in many ways. There is a general agreement that Illinois should … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF THREATENING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL IN ILLINOIS

Frustrated by a traffic stop, you let the officer know exactly how you felt. Or maybe you took your frustration out on a judge who ruled against you. Either way, you are now charged with threatening a public official. Can … Continue reading

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