Re trial for a hung jury

A judge cannot replace a jury's decision with her own. She can mention the hung verdict in her decision but cannot find you guilty of that...

Petty theft .. No arrest, no info exchanged, just item confiscated .. Told to leave store & never come back .. Any consequences?

Unless you go to the precinct, confess, and beg to be surrendered, or give enough details on the Internet to confirm your identity and guilt,...

Can someone call the FBI to confirm a dismissed and sealed case is in fact sealed in their systems?

The FBI is not known for answering questions. It might be better to wait for congressional action on Immigration.

A defendant can certainly revoke his plea prior to sentencing if he was not properly represented. My feeling is that he should think long and hard...

When appearing at court can I ask for ACD or does it have to be offered?

The DA mayboffervit on his own, or it may be requested. Either way, it's up to the prosecutor.

UNFORTUNATELY, yes. He cannot consent if he is under 17, so having sex with him is an A misdemeanor punishable with up to one year in jail. ...

Wrongful arrest

So far you have been arrested and the cop claimed you possessed cocaine. Now you have to plan a defense which would start with where the drugs...

If the vandals admitted it in small clims court, and you won $5000, what is the problem?

Criminal law

In your previous submission, I informed you about seeking to vacate your conviction. Otherr than that, the only post conviction relief I can think...

General law

If you plead guilty to a misdemeanor or a felony, you cannot seal your records. The only option is seeking to vacate the conviction on...