I have an acquaintence who was charged as a child molester some 15 years ago and must sign in with the police every time she moves. The 17 year old boy who accused her was 6 feet tall and weighed 200 pounds. Actually he raped her but told his mother she molested him. She was charged, put in jail and told if she didn't want to lose her children she should plead guilty. or they would be taken from her. She did and was encarcerated for 31 days when the boy she was accused of molesting raped a 13 year old girl and was caught. She was told that it would be easy to have her record expunged but she would need a lawyer. She has never had the $1500 to $2000 she was told she would need. I encouraged her to look into getting help and have this done. But she has been told this is one thing that they will not give free legal help for. She lives in Illinois, and I do not understand why they will not give her the help she needs since they believe she is innocent. Any suggestions?
2006-10-03 15:17:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2006-10-05 07:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably won't obtain free legal asistance with an expungement proceeding in Illinois or any other state. First: is the conviction in Illnois? If not, she needs to contact an attorney in the state where the conviction is.
In some states a conviction for molestation (sexual assualt, etc) can't be expunged. She would first need to contact an attorney, and be prepared to pay for a consultation and find out if it is possible. If it is not possible, then her only remedy would be to petition the Governor's office of the state for a Pardon. The attorney can advise her of the procedures for that.
$1,500 to $2,000 for an expungement isn't unreasonable. She needs to start saving up and then when she has enough for a retainer, contact an attorney in the appropriate state about the matter.
If she needs a referral, she should contact her local or state bar association.
2006-10-03 21:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT take out a mortgage if this is the case a lot as a penny is going to aid the sister/brother in legislation. You are not able to difference folks, they're going to drag you down like they're dragging down your husband's mom. You cannot be anticipated to aid three households whilst there are a few adults who don't seem to be serving to themselves. The mortgage reimbursement will elevate your dwelling pricey. I in my opinion might lie and say your task will not be steady or ask the mortgage processor to disclaim the mortgage. Giving them cash is a slippery slope and you'll generally on no account see a penny again. You have to make sure that your five 12 months historic keeps to have a roof over his head. If they've no debt possibly you will have to allow them to get evicted and present that they arrive are living with you for a whilst.
2016-08-29 08:18:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋