How should I plead in the court case against me for petty theft?
Plead "not guilty" and get a lawyer. A theft conviction, even if it is just to pay a fine, could hurt you down the line. Working something out...
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Plead "not guilty" and get a lawyer. A theft conviction, even if it is just to pay a fine, could hurt you down the line. Working something out...
In Maine, that is certainly a sign that the Federal Government is getting involved. Sorry to hear that.
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Unless you are prohibited by bail from leaving the country, it should be OK. I am assuming you are not convicted. Hire a lawyer ASAP however, to...
The problem with a felon riding in a car with another person who can legally possess is the definition of possession. It is very liberally...
Hi - if you win the case and they don’t use the evidence, I can’t imagine they would be able to use it in an appeal. Good luck!
That would be a really bad idea. It would expose him to criminal issues, would expose you to dating someone who shouldn’t be interested in someone...
I am terribly sorry that happened to you. The reality is that the police can charge you based on a statement given by someone without much else. ...
I am not sure what you are reading it from, but "disposition unknown" likely just means that the case is still pending and there are no results yet.
I’m afraid a judge will need to modify the bail conditions. He can move to modify bail and try to get his motion before the judge.
I’m sorry to hear about that. Unfortunately, I do not know exactly how or why it happened in your case. I can only tell you that it appears to...