A parent still has visitation rights with their child if the child is removed from the home. For children in temporary custody in juvenile cases or in situations where the goal is to keep the family intact, the parent is allowed a minimum of one visit a week.
Child Abuse
Child and Family Services filed this type of case even if it’s believed only one parent is abusive or neglectful. There are many ways that child abuse may occur, including mentally, physically, emotionally, and sexually. A parent or caretaker not providing a child’s basic needs, such as shelter, food, clothing, medical care, or adequate supervision, is considered neglect.
Criminal matters involving minors are dealt with separately from the adult system. This is because the law recognizes that children’s maturing minds are not capable of comprehending the true extent of their actions and potential repercussions in the same way that an adult is. As a result, penalties for juvenile offenders tend to focus more on rehabilitation than punishment. It also requires a unique understanding of how the juvenile criminal justice system works.
DUI/DWI
If you’ve been caught driving while intoxicated, you’ll likely face substantial legal penalties, such as restrictions or loss of your driving privileges, fines, or even jail time. You need an Illinois DUI lawyer to help defend you against these charges. At The Law Offices of Richard S. Kopsick, our Waukegan lawyers are ready to fight for you, building you a powerful defense strategy and pursuing every legal recourse to achieve the best possible results for your case. Call us at (847) 623-8700 today to set up your initial consultation.
Wrongful Death
Surviving family members may launch a wrongful death case against the entity or individual whose acts resulted in the death of a loved one due to wrongdoing, carelessness, or default. Medical errors, automobile accidents, and defective goods are all common causes of wrongful death. The assistance of a wrongful death lawyer is critical not only for your peace of mind during this difficult time, but also to help guarantee that you receive just compensation for your tragic loss. Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
Failure to drive safely can end in traffic citations, fines, jail time, and/or the loss of your driver's license. Speeding, reckless or distracted driving, driving without a driver's license, skipping a red light or stop sign, dangerous lane changes, not stopping for school buses, and other hazardous driving habits are examples of irresponsible driving behaviors that may lead to a traffic violation and require the help a defense attorney. Traffic Violations
Sex Crimes
Robbery
Property or premises defense. If someone sincerely believes physical action was essential to protect against robbery of their property or criminal trespassing onto their properties, they can employ the defense of property or premises.
Burglary
White Collar Crimes
Theft
Misdemeanors
26 to 34 MPH over the speed limit may result in a Class B misdemeanor. With this type of charge, you could possibly spend up to 6 months in jail and pay $2,500 in fines.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
Assault
Murder
Juvenile Crimes
Supervision is a type of deferred prosecution in the juvenile law system. This is typically given to offenders with little to no prior criminal history and is used as a mechanism for the court to keep an eye on the kid without putting a conviction on their record. The adolescent will not be declared delinquent if he or she fulfills the supervision terms. It’s important to note that not all offenses are qualified for monitoring.
Probation Violation
Homicide
If driving recklessly results in one or more deaths, the driver may receive a reckless homicide charge under Illinois criminal law. This conviction can result in a Class 2 or a Class 3 felony, depending on the facts of your case.
Shoplifting
Manslaughter
Hit and Run
Hit and Run: When you get into a car accident, you are expected to stay on the scene until a police officer arrives. Hitting someone and then immediately leaving the scene can result in fines and jail time.
All injuries caused (wholly or partly) by the employee’s work are covered under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. This includes pre-existing conditions made worse by the employee’s job tasks and injuries sustained outside of work that are job-related. Employers provide workers compensation insurance for their workers.
Premises liability cases occur when someone suffers a physical injury on another person’s or a company’s property. Listed below are some of the most common premises liability claims that may lead to a lawsuit.
Property Damage
For serious traffic violations that resulted in injuries, death, or property damage, equipping a strong traffic ticket defense lawyer is always a good idea. Even if you decide that you want to fight a minor traffic ticket, an attorney can also help you do that, too. One of the benefits of hiring a traffic ticket attorney is that you may not have to appear in court at all. In other words, your attorney will appear in court for you. At the end of the day, the decision to hire a Lake County traffic ticket attorney generally depends on the severity of the traffic violation.
Personal injury lawyer Richard Kopsick in Waukegan, Illinois is passionate about advocating for his clients in the courtroom while they focus on healing from injuries like these.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a nurse, doctor, or surgeon, by negligence or wrongdoing, induces medical injury or death upon a patient. Our Lake County medical malpractice attorneys handle all cases of medical negligence, including birth injuries, medication mistakes, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, anesthesia errors, and failure to treat a patient. Medical Negligence