What are the harrassment laws?

I would suggest you GOOGLE the word harassment for each state.

Can you explain what lifetime community service is

There is no such thing as lifetime community service.

I got caught stealing $100 worth of clothing from Century 21. Today I received a letter from them demanding $474. Am I SOL??

You do not have to pay and you will not get arrested. Its a demand not a lawsuit.

If someone is court mandated to rehab and they leave, are they a fugitive?

Most likely a warrant was issued by the court. Yes that makes him a fugitive

What is lifetime community service related to a sex crime

He is confused about what is happening. He is not on parole and there is no such thing as lifetime community service.

What kind of lawyer do We need?

If not being around children is a condition of his parole or status, he needs to get a Supreme Court judge to overrule it. A criminal attorney...

Can i get a real estate license in nyc while I have criminal case pending?

Probably, but you can ask and know for sure.

Should I sign a waiver for my court appointed attorney if I refuse a plea deal from the prosecutor?

I cannot imagine what kind of waiver he is requesting you sign. If he wants to have evidence of your refusal to accept the plea, he can ask you to...

Is the judge allowed to make you serve your whole sentence when you violate probation?

When you violate probation, you face the possibility of being re-sentenced. The judge can allow probation to continue or sentence you to prison...

I think it means that the date has not been set yet.