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In the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, IL, Law Division, ensure all documents are filed on time, maintain respectful courtroom conduct, and follow evidence submission procedures. FOIA requests must adhere to guidelines. For a bench trial, arrive early, stand when the judge enters, and follow the sequence of opening statements, evidence presentation, and closing arguments. Use the CRAC method for structuring arguments, focusing on procedural errors, FOIA issues, and ethical concerns. Organize your trial by presenting evidence and witness testimony for each argument, followed by cross-examination. Summarize key points in your closing argument to reinforce your case.Full Conversation
18th judicial dupage county iL law division *; Judge Thomas A Elise for appeal for administrative review from electuon commission with abuse of peer and electuon and foia violations from the objector
For your appeal in the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, IL, Law Division, room * with Judge Thomas A. Else, here are some general rules and procedures:
- Filing Deadlines: Ensure all documents are filed within the specified deadlines.
- Courtroom Conduct: Be respectful, address the judge as "Your Honor."
- Evidence Submission: Follow procedures for submitting evidence and making objections.
- FOIA Requests: Adhere to the Freedom of Information Act guidelines for document requests.
Is there any specific aspect you need more information on?
- Filing Deadlines: Ensure all documents are filed within the specified deadlines.
- Courtroom Conduct: Be respectful, address the judge as "Your Honor."
- Evidence Submission: Follow procedures for submitting evidence and making objections.
- FOIA Requests: Adhere to the Freedom of Information Act guidelines for document requests.
Is there any specific aspect you need more information on?
Can you break down how the bench trial will go step by step as if we were no ok trial out without the full nitty gritty . So I’ll walk in the judge comes stand the what will happen or be said next
Sure! Here’s a simplified step-by-step breakdown of a bench trial:
*. Arrival: Arrive early, find your courtroom, and wait until called.
*. Judge Enters: Stand when the judge enters and wait until you’re told to be seated.
*. Opening Statements: The plaintiff (or their lawyer) gives an opening statement, followed by the defendant.
*. Plaintiff’s Case: The plaintiff presents their evidence and witnesses, followed by cross-examination by the defendant.
*. Defendant’s Case: The defendant presents their evidence and witnesses, followed by cross-examination by the plaintiff.
*. Closing Arguments: Both sides give closing arguments.
*. Judge's Decision: The judge may make a decision immediately or take time to deliberate.
Is there any specific part of this process you need more detail on?
*. Arrival: Arrive early, find your courtroom, and wait until called.
*. Judge Enters: Stand when the judge enters and wait until you’re told to be seated.
*. Opening Statements: The plaintiff (or their lawyer) gives an opening statement, followed by the defendant.
*. Plaintiff’s Case: The plaintiff presents their evidence and witnesses, followed by cross-examination by the defendant.
*. Defendant’s Case: The defendant presents their evidence and witnesses, followed by cross-examination by the plaintiff.
*. Closing Arguments: Both sides give closing arguments.
*. Judge's Decision: The judge may make a decision immediately or take time to deliberate.
Is there any specific part of this process you need more detail on?
After my opening statement I’m going to. All the objector up right away becuase she made major missteps and errors ie didn’t pull a foia for petions did it for the currency park district hoard President who’s running against me and also the lawyer who over saw the election board hearing who was ultimately the judge jury and prosecutor ; is the lawyer and his firm is the lawyer for the park district …. And just found out for the FOUa request the lawyer has. represented the objector previously . Which is. Abuse of power and ethic and foua , and electuon integrity violist is
It sounds like you have significant concerns regarding the conduct of the objector and potential conflicts of interest involving the election board lawyer. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Opening Statement: Clearly outline the specific errors and ethical violations.
- Present Evidence: Provide documentation showing the FOIA request issues and the lawyer's previous representation of the objector.
- Cross-Examination: Question the objector and the involved lawyer about their actions and affiliations.
Is there a specific part of the trial process you need more details on?
- Opening Statement: Clearly outline the specific errors and ethical violations.
- Present Evidence: Provide documentation showing the FOIA request issues and the lawyer's previous representation of the objector.
- Cross-Examination: Question the objector and the involved lawyer about their actions and affiliations.
Is there a specific part of the trial process you need more details on?
When is it good to Use the CRAC method in argument . When stating iL status like all illinois courts agree denying ballot acesss Ian lot soebtong down light y
The CRAC method (Conclusion, Rule, Application, Conclusion) is a useful way to structure arguments in legal writing and oral arguments. It ensures clarity and logical flow. You can use it effectively in the following scenarios:
- Legal Briefs and Memoranda: When summarizing case law and applying it to your facts.
- Oral Arguments: When presenting your case to the judge, especially during opening and closing statements.
Would you like more details on how to structure your argument using the CRAC method?
- Legal Briefs and Memoranda: When summarizing case law and applying it to your facts.
- Oral Arguments: When presenting your case to the judge, especially during opening and closing statements.
Would you like more details on how to structure your argument using the CRAC method?
Yes and use my scenerov. Is there any other methods you recommend and objections common i should be in the look out for ? The objector jistblawyered up too so i beds to be prepared
Sure! Here’s a structured use of the CRAC method for your case:
- Conclusion: The objector's actions and affiliations have compromised the integrity of the election process.
- Rule: Illinois courts mandate transparency and fairness in election procedures and uphold FOIA requests.
- Application: The objector did not file a FOIA request for petitions but did for the Park District President, creating a conflict of interest. Additionally, the lawyer’s involvement poses ethical concerns.
- Conclusion: These actions warrant scrutiny and should result in denying the objector's claims.
- Conclusion: The objector's actions and affiliations have compromised the integrity of the election process.
- Rule: Illinois courts mandate transparency and fairness in election procedures and uphold FOIA requests.
- Application: The objector did not file a FOIA request for petitions but did for the Park District President, creating a conflict of interest. Additionally, the lawyer’s involvement poses ethical concerns.
- Conclusion: These actions warrant scrutiny and should result in denying the objector's claims.
Common Objections to Be Aware Of:
- Relevance: Ensure all evidence and questions directly relate to the case.
- Hearsay: Avoid presenting second-hand information unless it falls under an exception.
- Speculation: Stick to facts and avoid asking witnesses to guess or infer.
Using this method will help you present a clear and compelling argument. Do you need more examples or tips on handling specific objections?
- Relevance: Ensure all evidence and questions directly relate to the case.
- Hearsay: Avoid presenting second-hand information unless it falls under an exception.
- Speculation: Stick to facts and avoid asking witnesses to guess or infer.
Using this method will help you present a clear and compelling argument. Do you need more examples or tips on handling specific objections?
No she didn’t file any FOIAs ; the park district President who I’m running against did and he has her put her name down as the objector . If she even did anything at all. So much so her name was spelled wrong in all the orgibalObjection paper work … if that doesn’t show
It sounds like you have a strong case with various points to argue about the integrity and fairness of the election process. Here's what you might focus on:
- Highlight the procedural errors (e.g., misspelled name).
- Address the FOIA request issues and conflicts of interest.
- Emphasize the ethical concerns and potential abuses of power.
Do you need more assistance with preparing your arguments?
- Highlight the procedural errors (e.g., misspelled name).
- Address the FOIA request issues and conflicts of interest.
- Emphasize the ethical concerns and potential abuses of power.
Do you need more assistance with preparing your arguments?
How should i set up my hearing outline from the first event ? S ther abytine it’s Bette too jump drone a lil
To set up your hearing outline, follow these steps:
*. Introduction:
- Briefly state your case and the issues involved.
*. Opening Statement:
- Summarize the key points and outline what you will prove.
*. Present Evidence:
- Start with the objector's procedural errors.
- Highlight the FOIA request issues.
- Discuss the conflicts of interest and ethical concerns.
*. Witness Testimony:
- Call witnesses in logical order, starting with the most crucial.
*. Cross-Examination:
- Prepare questions for the objector and their witnesses.
*. Closing Argument:
- Reinforce your key points and evidence.
Would you like more details on structuring any specific sections of your outline?
*. Introduction:
- Briefly state your case and the issues involved.
*. Opening Statement:
- Summarize the key points and outline what you will prove.
*. Present Evidence:
- Start with the objector's procedural errors.
- Highlight the FOIA request issues.
- Discuss the conflicts of interest and ethical concerns.
*. Witness Testimony:
- Call witnesses in logical order, starting with the most crucial.
*. Cross-Examination:
- Prepare questions for the objector and their witnesses.
*. Closing Argument:
- Reinforce your key points and evidence.
Would you like more details on structuring any specific sections of your outline?
So is that house i shoud do my trail? I thought with each argument made. Then before or after add the witness in thst way every sectioned talked about . Or is that not how it goes
You can structure your trial by organizing your arguments and witnesses to ensure each point is clearly supported by evidence and testimony. Here's a refined outline:
*. Introduction & Opening Statement:
- Briefly state your case and key points.
*. Present Evidence & Witness Testimony:
- For each argument, present your evidence first.
- Follow with witness testimony related to that evidence.
- Cross-examine objector's witnesses if needed.
*. Closing Argument:
- Summarize your key points and evidence, reinforcing why they support your case.
Does this help clarify the structure?
*. Introduction & Opening Statement:
- Briefly state your case and key points.
*. Present Evidence & Witness Testimony:
- For each argument, present your evidence first.
- Follow with witness testimony related to that evidence.
- Cross-examine objector's witnesses if needed.
*. Closing Argument:
- Summarize your key points and evidence, reinforcing why they support your case.
Does this help clarify the structure?
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