I get caught shoplifting this is a criminal offense

You will probably only receive the fine in the mail, also known as a civil demand letter. When a person is caught shoplifting, the store can 1)...

WI'll my boyfriend get locked up for violating probation

Your boyfriend is facing criminal exposure on 2 fronts: the violation of his probation for picking up the new charges, and the new charges...

The age of consent for everyone, gay, straight, male or female, is MA is 16 years old.

Having a CWOF which resulted in a dismissal (which is a non-conviction) will still cause you problems entering Canada, as the Canadian authorities...

Walmart said they caught me shoplifting.

I would not expect that Walmart would seek criminal charges against you for $28 of goods, which were recovered. The most you will get is a civil...

Can somebody get charged with, distributing alcohol to minors. Who doesn't have an ID or drivers license to legally buy them it?

There are two ideas going on with your question. First is the question of whether or not someone can be charged with the crime of providing...

What is the criminal penalty for someone who physically assaults you then threatens to kill you?

If the other person hit you, the crime is assault and battery and not simple assault. The potential penalty for simple assault and battery (a...

If your son was held on bail, then the court should have appointed an attorney to represent him, if for nothing else, to argue at the bail hearing....

Need advice on what to do next - First time shoplifting and caught. Extremely nervous and regretful. Thank you in advance.

You could find yourself charged criminally with either shoplifting over $100 or Larceny Under $250 (both misdemeanors). You could also receive a...

Could i plead the 5th amendment

Unless your testimony will directly incriminate you, or lead to evidence that would tend to incriminate you, you do not have a 5th amendment...