Depending on the plea he will have a record for a violation, but not a criminal record. Since he paid a fine I assume he had a Legal Aid lawyer and...

I was charged with possession of under 25 grams and I'm 18 what can I expect for a sentence?

In Buffalo, whether it is in Buffalo City Court or in a town court, that is a misdemeanor that most good criminal lawyers will handle for a very...

I have answered this question before. Although I agree in part with what the other lawyer have said, I do not agree that you should handle this...

Lawyer Charging Unreasonable Hours and No Retainer Contract was Given.

I have handled these matters before and the lawyer will usually negotiate with a lawyer you retain easier than if you try to negotiate it yourself....

Can a bail be revoked for not wanting to plead guilty?

I do not believe your bail would be revoked simply because you refused a plea offer. Have your lawyer explain the circumstances to you and your...

What are the chances of getting a petty larceny charge dropped to something lower or request an ACD

You are smart enough to know that you made a bad decision to steal. You risked your future for a few dollars. Now you wish to compound that mistake...

When a 440 motion for post-conviction dna testing is requested how long of a turn around is it to get the results?

Have your lawyer handle the matter. The 440.10 motion can be very expensive, but a DNA request is different from a normal 440.10. You can ask for...

I get caught shoplifting in jc pennys, but they also find stuffs from macys, they call macys security deparment but they didnt p

Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab to find a criminal lawyer to handle this case so that you have a better chance of getting an ACD dismissal with no...

That is a violation, not a crime and therefore not a "criminal record". I advise you to use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on Avvo to locate a criminal...

Where can I get a free attorney ? Do I need lawyer for this charge? What's the consequences to this charge?

You must realize that shoplifting is a serious crime, especially when you have burglar tool in your bag to cut off sensors. You risk jail and a...