Can I go to jail from accidentally shoplifting ?
You are not going to jail. However, you could have a criminal record if you don’t fight this with the assistance of a lawyer.
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You are not going to jail. However, you could have a criminal record if you don’t fight this with the assistance of a lawyer.
Hire a lawyer and this case will be resolved favorably and you will avoid having a criminal record.
You are charged with a misdemeanor which could materially impact your future if you were to plead guilty. Hire a lawyer and based on your facts a...
You definitely should hire a lawyer to work this out. The first step is vacating the warrant. Then negotiate deal to either dismiss the DWI and...
The fine/surcharge is statutory. The only time I have seen it reduced/eliminated is when defendant opts for the 15 day jail alternative.
Email, telephone call and/or letter to lawyer or his office/firm.
Your lawyer may request a recording from the district attorney.
There is no legal time limit aside from the statute of limitations to actually sue you, which will almost certainly not happen. It could be a week...
You may be suspended from work pending your case. Hire a lawyer who can fight this for you and advance the case to an earlier date if you need to...
You may have defenses to pursue. As others have advised, you need to retain a lawyer and have him/her speak to the DA and court on your behalf.