My son was just walking down the street when he was arrested. The police stopped him for walking down the street .is this legal

Walking down the street is not a crime. What did they arrest him for?

I was caught shoplifting at a department store in New York merchandize worth $250. What are my chances of getting court summons?

Unlikely, since they let you go. If they were going to press charges, they would have held you until the police arrived.

265.01 is a class A misdemeanor with serious consequences for immigration and other purposes. I would not "just pay the fine" if it means pleading...

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My son was arrested for walking down the street in what the officer stated was a hot spot he was walking to a friends house .

Sounds like there are many questions to be answered here, but you haven't asked anything. I would be happy to speak with you if you are interested.

After my asylum case denied i left the u.s to my country .but the country condition change we brake into war.

You may want to wait to see if immigration laws change over the next year or two. From what I understand, there may be a political initiative to...

I got caught shoplifting what do I do?

This is not kindergarten. A criminal conviction can have serious collateral consequences, especially for a young person. Hire an experienced...

Can I sue the county jail for neglecting my medical needs?

Yes. Reach out to lawyers in your area who specialize in civil rights lawsuits.

Can you recant a police statement?

You can recant the statement if you testify at your trial, but the only way to keep it from coming in to evidence is by successfully suppressing it...

Impeaching the confidental informant?

The question is, how is this information relevant to your guilt or lack thereof on the underlying charge for which you are accused?

Do I pay this fine for $300?

You can ignore it. I have never heard of this happening, but if for some reason you are sued, you can always offer to settle at that point.