Can I be charged with theft with no proof just someone saying I did it?

You can literally be charged with anything for any reason, true or not. If there is no evidence of the theft other than a mere suspicion by the...

The Fifth Amendment addresses a person's right not to incriminate himself. It is not so rigid that it requires a defined criminal proceeding in...

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Factual basis to a plea agreement, what happens if a plea is rejected?

It sounds like the person failed initially to allocate properly; that is admit facts which support the elements of the charge in the guilty plea. ...

Should I plead guilty or take it to trail.

You shouldn't seek case specific legal advice from random lawyers on a public forum. None of us know the history of the case, who you are, what...

Its been noted here often that most retailers will not sue. Hard to imagine Macy's would over a couple of worthless items.

IS IT AGAINST THE LAW FOR A NARCOTICS DETECTIVE TO CREATE A FAKE SEARCH WARRANT AND THEN USE IT TO ENTER A RESIDENCE.

As a general matter, of course forging documents and fabricating a search warrant would constitute serious federal and state crimes. It would also...

Will My boyfriend be sent to jail if he doesn't get a lawyer for his possession of marijuana charge?

This is impossible to answer with such little information. If he cannot afford a lawyer, then he will receive a public defender. But only his...

How should I handle a "failure to maintain lane" citation.

Hire a local lawyer who deals with traffic tickets.

What can I expect now after rejecting my plea offer and now on the road to trial?

It is impossible for lawyers unfamiliar with the facts and circumstances, as well as the procedural history of your case, to opine on what will...

I was caught for taking merchandise from my store I have never done anything like this befor the amount take came out to be 201$

Hire an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney. At 22 with no record, there are strong factors which weigh against jail. Your lawyer will...