I've been charged with 2c:20-11b(1) 1st offense, (value $55) NEVER been in trouble before in my life, What am I facing in court?

If you pay the fines you are admitting guilt to shoplifting and will have a conviction on your record. You should hire an attorney to explore the...

Call the court and ask that he be subpoenaed.

Why would a lawyer would want to backs out from a big criminal case that could be a big win for his/her reputation?

Hardly a day goes by that an active attorney doesn't grapple with ethical issues. We often err on the side of caution. And sometimes we err,...

Traffic ticket in New Jersey

To prove abandonment of a car, the State has to prove you intended to abandon your car. If you parked in front of your house, I think you have a...

48 hours? Sometimes there's a fine line between parking your car and abandoning your property.

It may seem wrong, but he may have the legal right to retain your personal property as a creditor's lien.

You don't have to accept the insurance company's offer. You can go to court.

How to remove bench warrant?

Call the court, apologize profusely, and ask them if they could recall the warrant. If they don't, get an attorney. You don't want to be driving...

If summary judgment is given to either side, is it the courts decision as to what if anything is awarded ?

If summary judgment is granted for the plaintiff, normally the amount of the award is determined in a separate hearing. But it depends on the case.

Do I have legal grounds to sue the principal and staff for assaulting me and my daughter

Yikes! Sounds like something I saw on the Wrestling Channel. You may indeed have a case, based on the facts as you present them. I recommend...