I made a big mistake & was arrested for theft at a store. I'm really worried about my court date. Should I hire a lawyer?

Yes, you should hire a lawyer immediately. AVVO has an excellent Find a Lawyer tool, and there are many competent attorneys in NC.

A dui and test refusal charged during a breakdown ..

I think you know this is a complex area. AVVO is not a substitute for law school or a trainer for people who wish to represent themselves. There...

What will happen to me? Will my probation be revoked? Should I get a lawyer?

You should hire an attorney if you can possibly afford one. I suspect that the conditions of your probation will also require that you notify your...

Is it wrong for me to expect a speedy retrial/trial after a year of not getting anything accomplished?

The Speedy Trial concept applies to criminal cases, not family court issues like the one your are describing. I changed the tag on this to better...

I have a friend that made a false statement under oath that he made out of anger that he would like to recant. what are the step

The step is to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney. A deliberately false statement made under oath is also known as perjury. A lawyer...

My public defender attorney did not inform judge at arraignment that the prosecution's evidence was fraudulent.

At arraignment it is unlikely that any lawyer would know all of the evidence in a case. That is what a pre-trial discovery period is for. So your...

Theft requires intent. Did your friend realize he had taken something on his own, or did someone from the store call it it to his attention? I...

What's going to happen to my 15 year old for bulgery, possession of stolen property, and trespassing

You say this is "his first time" as if that means it's no big deal. It's a big deal! Burglary is a serious felony, and you should treat it that...

What happens in a battery case after exclusion of a witness is granted

You have already asked this question. See the previous answers.

I live in Florida. I failed to appear in Lehigh Count Court in Allentown, PA on a PFA hearing. An arrest warrant has been issued

My colleagues are correct. You need a lawyer. And you need to get back to Philadelphia ASAP to address this. Be prepared to have a doctor's...