I was cought in macy;s ny for shoplifting. i have a court in a month.do i need a lawyer??what if i dont show up??

If you do not show, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. You can be detained upon reentering the country and held until such time as a judge...

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Yes you can. The charges are less serious because of the ages but it can still be prosecuted and often is if the parents of the underage girl fiel...

I have 3 misdemeanor offenses almost 25 yrs ago. Dwai aggravated unlicensed op of a mv and a petit larceny charge 20-25 yrs ago

You are not automatically disqualified. I am not sure which state you are applying to but check with them to see what the requirements are and if...

Am I paying a shoplifting fine to the state? Does that mean it will be on my record?

It sounds like a civil demand letter. It has nothing to do with the state. Under the General Obligations Law, in NY a store may demand money from...

Can daughter be arrested for possession of marijuana

The more important question is can the State prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence needed to make an arrest is pretty small but...

The other attorneys are correct it is a motion to dismiss in the interest of justice. Sometimes a judges hands are tied by strict legislative...

Dwai bench trial odds

It can mean a number of things none of which are bad. They may realize that the cops acted improperly at some point and they think a judge will be...

WILL A AFFIDAVIT OF NON PROSECUTION WILL HELP IN CASE OF DEMESETIC VIOLENCE AND ALSO IS I POSS FOR A POLYGRAPH AND WILL IT HELP?

I have had cases dismissed by the State after my client passed a polygraph examination. If you can afford to have one done, and you know you will...

IF AN ARESTING OFFICER FAILS TO COMPLETE INCIDENT FORM

While this is not a defense to the crime, it is certainly good material to cross examine the officer on and damage his credibility. Essentially...

If found guilty of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens .

The calculation of "level of offense" can be a complicated one. Depending on the facts and the accused's criminal history there is a chart that is...