As long as you weren’t arrested, then you have no arrest record, and this incident will not show up on any type of background check. Keep in mind...

Can we press charges for statutory rape?

You can file a report with your police department, but the ultimate decision regarding whether to press charges is not up to you. If your daughter...

How would me being the defendant get access transcripts of to a jury trail? Note I was acquitted of all charges.

You can request to order them from the court reporter. If the trial was more than one day, it may have been more than one reporter. You will need...

As others have said, that amount brings the charge up to a felony as grand larceny, which can result in state prison time. Given you’ve already...

You should not be taking a dis con, the goal here would be an ACD, which would likely come with a shoplifters program of some sort. You can either...

I was caught shoplifting, should I pay the store's fee?

The notice they are sending you is not legal binding, and you are not required to pay the demand. Most clients are typically advised against doing so.

How do I drop criminal and domestic violence charges against my husband

You cannot drop the charges yourself, but you do not have to cooperate with the District Attorney’s Office. The case against him will not be as...

Would my friend be facing jail time?

A misdemeanor charge carries up to a one year sentence if convicted. Given your friend's background, it's likely that the DA's offer, if any, will...

How can I request another public defender?

There very well may be no defense to dismiss the charges but that doesn't mean there isn't mitigation. If you don't feel that your attorney is...

How can an attempted assault 1st fel C be dismissed for a schizophrenic 19 yr who hit a 91 year old man?

It certainly sounds like your son has either a defense or mitigating factors that can be put forth to reduce the charges. Your son's attorney...