Your father's ticket should have had a notice printed on it explaining his rights to a hearing: IF he was to request one. Obviously he did not...

Will future occupations and colleges see my record? if there is a record?

When a person is caught shoplifting, the store can 1) send them a civil demand letter, 2) seek to prosecute them criminally, or 3) both. Usually...

Was I convicted?

As the offense happened on April 4th, 2005, you were probably arraigned and the case continued to a Pre-Trial Conference date. Assuming a two...

If someone does this in a crime

You're not serious, right? Just off the top of my head I can name at least a dozen felony convictions. Any one of which will get you state prison...

The short answer is ...what court are you being charged in? If they charged you in Juvenile Court then a parent is required. If they charged you...

Was I better off not taking the breatherlixer test even though I was told by taking the test?

There is no clear answer to your question. There are a lot of factors that come up when you have to decide whether or not to take the test. Were...

What will happen when I go for my pre-trial in February for shoplifting?

Whether or not a defendant goes to jail depends entirely on having a prior record. Most judges will not send anyone to jail on their first...

Looking for a lawyer for dismissing the charges on a Criminal Harassment case and other related charges we can discuss.

I would advise you to be realistic in seeking an attorney. No honest attorney can guarantee that you will get a Dismissal to any charge. Criminal...

Is it possible to get a larceny over $250 charge dismissed after admitting to the circumstances in a written statement?

As stated by the other attorney, legally, your options are limited. There is no lessor penalty than a CWOF when you admit to a crime. The only...

What will happen in court?

When a person is caught shoplifting, the store can 1) send them a civil demand letter, 2) seek to prosecute them criminally, or 3) both. Usually...