I got caught stealing for the first time do I need and a lawyer the police did not charge me

It is unlikely you will be charged if the police were not called to the store

Husband got a warrant for parole severity f for missed appointment

It depends on several factors...if the reason he missed the appointment was due to the arrest and he contacted his parole officer immediately he...

I already have been put in jail for 4 months, and served the time and was released.. Have been desperately been looking for work

Did you plead guilty to something and the four months was part of your sentence? Or is the case still open? It would be difficult to answer your...

If I am charged with a crime, how will the prosecutor or my attorney know that I do not have prior criminal record?

When you are arrestedv your prints go through a system that enables police and courts to view prior convictions inside and outside the state. In...

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Was fired from work for theft, 4 counts but police filed it as 1 (?) all counts totaled under $300. was not arrested.

If you cannot afford a lawyer you can request one at your next court date. Either way you should have an attorney

A friend of mine got caught lifting at Macy's, it was less than 100 dollars (52.37).

They may try to find the correct address but without an arrest or conviction it should not appear on your record

Hi i need some advice regarding my current situation. can any one help

You should consult a criminal attorney. You want to avoid any criminal charges if possible and the attorney can speak with your employer. Don't...

Can my husband get anything other then jail time if found guilty?

Unless your husband was indicted, he cannot be held in jail past what is called the 180.80 date. There are exceptions to this, for example: 1. if...

Am I guilty of shoplifting even though I am not the person who took the items?

If you did not have intent to steal then you are not guilty of stealing. But that doesn't mean you won't be charged with stealing. Speak to a local...

Do officers have to read EVERYONE their miranda rights while being detained?

The Miranda rights must be given in order for an individual to be interrogated. Without those rights being read and agreed to, any statement made...