I'm charged with shoplifting. I'm 19, alien. This is the first time. The value of the clothes is about 250 dollars.
Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, preferably one with experience in immigration law as well, ASAP.
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Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, preferably one with experience in immigration law as well, ASAP.
The time to consult an attorney was before you made that decision.
It is not worth the risk. Do not hide it from your PO
Misdemeanors can get reduced to lesser misdemeanors, violations (non-criminal infractions), or the prosecutor might be convinced to consent to an...
Need to know the specific crime, for example, assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor. Class A misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty...
Depends on the facts and the charges.
No, an affidavit is generally not admissible; the person who wrote it would need to testify. The defense has a right to call witnesses, including...
Depends. More facts are needed. Shut down all online social media accounts immediately. Safest course is to retain an experienced local criminal...
Hire an attorney. This will not go on your record. It is a small fine. You can delegate the attorney to act on your behalf.
Yes. If a court "remands" a defendant, previously set bail is revoked. Any bail that was posted is returned to the person who posted the bail (the...