Eviction And Trespassing Defense

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In Illinois, entering a property without permission can lead to criminal trespassing charges. Verbal agreements with landlords can be part of your defense, but they are often difficult to prove. Witness testimony, such as from your daughter-in-law, can support your case. Its crucial to gather evidence and consult with a lawyer to navigate your legal defense effectively. Consider reaching out to local attorneys for personalized legal advice, especially with an upcoming court date.

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My daughter in law got evicted from her apt in tazwell county hopedale illinois . She had till july 31st to get out. I was trying to help her. On july 29th i was having vehicle issues we contacted her landlord and i told her i was having problems getting her stuff out by the 31st . She said she would work with me . My daughter in law could not find her birth certificate . She gave me the key on august 15th and i went to see if her birth certificate was there i was immediately arrested by hopedale police for criminal trespassing
It sounds like a challenging situation, ****. In Illinois, criminal trespass laws state that entering someone’s property without permission can lead to charges. However, if you had an agreement with the landlord, this could impact your case. Was there any written communication with the landlord regarding the extension?
I had my daughter in laws permission
It seems like you had permission from your daughter-in-law, but the key issue might be whether the landlord acknowledged this permission or any extension. In Illinois, a verbal agreement could be part of your defense. Did you have any written or recorded communication with the landlord about accessing the property after July 31st?
No just verbal over the phone on the 29th
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****, it sounds like a tough situation. In Illinois, verbal agreements can be tricky, especially in eviction and trespass cases. Your defense might hinge on proving the landlord's consent or understanding. Were there any witnesses or other evidence supporting the landlord's verbal agreement to allow access after July 31st?
My daughter in law was with me when i called on the 29th when she aaid she would work with me .
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It seems like you might have a challenging situation. Having your daughter-in-law as a witness could be helpful. A verbal agreement can be hard to prove, but witness testimony can support your case. Consider gathering any additional evidence or witnesses you might have.
When i was being held in jail my son and daughter in law called her whe
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It's important to gather as much evidence as possible, especially since verbal agreements are difficult to prove. Witnesses like your daughter-in-law can be crucial. You might want to consult with a lawyer for guidance on how to approach your defense. Would you like assistance in connecting with local lawyers who can more effectively assist you with your case?
And told her i was arrested . She told them that she did not know it was me because when hopedale police called her they told her some guy was there and never gave her my name i was informed she contacted the tazwell county police and told them she did not not know it was me
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****, your situation involves complex issues, including eviction and trespassing with verbal agreements. Witness testimony and landlord communication are key. Consulting a lawyer could be beneficial for navigating legal defense strategies. If you want further assistance in connecting with local lawyers, just let me know!
Yes please my court date is November * rd
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****, it sounds like a high-value case with several complexities involved. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you provide a bit more information about the issue?
I do
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Great, ****! Let's gather the necessary details to connect you with local lawyers. Can you please share a brief description of the issue you're facing?
I just told you what happened
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Thank you for sharing, ****. Let's proceed to gather the necessary details to connect you with local lawyers. What is your phone number?
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****, it seems you have a complex case involving eviction and trespassing, and it's crucial to have legal support. Let's proceed to gather the necessary details to connect you with local lawyers. Can you please provide your zipcode?