Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Incomplete Court Complaint

My pink court complain paper was never

signed by the arresting officer. My

buddy, who was also arrested, had the

same piece of paper signed. It also

stated I was 49 years old, not 19. Is

there hope for dismissal?


Asked on 8/16/08, 6:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Incomplete Court Complaint

I suppose that there is always "hope for dismissal", but you haven't given us any reason to think that the charge against you, whatever it is, will be dismissed. The officer can always sign the complaint against you, and the fact that your copy is not signed is not a defense to any crime of which I am aware. Cops make mistakes on the paperwork, such as your age being wrong, all of the time, but these mistakes seldom if ever negate any essential element and result in dismissal. You just need to hire an attorney and tell your attorney the whole truth about whatever happened. Then the attorney will advise you further. If you do not have an attorney, you may call me for a free telephone consultation.

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Answered on 8/17/08, 10:36 pm
Kelly Bennett Bennett Law Offices

Re: Incomplete Court Complaint

Unlikely. Hire an attorney.

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Answered on 8/18/08, 11:55 am


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