What will be the outcome when I go to court?

The amount taken was under $250, so it makes this a misdemeanor rather than a felony. You could be facing a charge of shoplifting, or more likely,...

How can arrests affect my greencard application?

A CWOF is considered a conviction for immigration purposes. This is really an immigration question; I've re categorized your question so that you...

I was arrested for armed robbery. And my case was acquitted. Now I would like for it to be expunged Is that possible?

It is important to note the distinction between the legal remedies of expungement and sealing. Expungement results in the permanent destruction of...

What needs to be done to clean up an arrest record with the State, FBI, etc. after the case has been dismissed? Thank you.

If the dismissal occurred less than five years ago for a misdemeanor, or less than 10 years ago for a felony, you will have to petition the court...

Arrested but not arraigned, paid $100 court costs, did I plead guilty?

You didn't plead guilty to the shoplifting. The charge was dismissed upon payment of the $100. However, you don't need to plead guilty to a...

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Your right to travel is not a defense to the charge of driving without a license. If this matter went to trial, you could perhaps raise a...

For an MIP charge, the officer stated (on camera) that I mustn't appear in court. Is "false information" cause for dismissal?

You should repost this question in the TN forum. The fact that the cop told you that you could pay the ticket over the phone is not a legal...

If you were not arraigned, then the charge will not appear on your Massachusetts criminal record (aka CORI). To be sure, you can call the court...

Your dad can tell the police, and the police can seek charges against your boyfriend for statutory rape. In order to convict your boyfriend of...

This is probably a scam. The FBI isn't going to tell you they caught you with child porn until they are at your door with a search warrant.