What are the punishments and fines a teenager could get for shoplifting?

The reality is that your child will not be further charged with anything. The store could refuse to let her in next time but that's it. I don't...

I cant apply to a job because of my background check. Should i hire a laywer to get a ACD

The ACD is no longer available since you already pleaded guilty. A violation is not a crime and will be sealed after one year automatically. A...

If this is in NYC which is overwhelmed with cases AND you have never been arrested before, an ACD is a virtual guarantee and no your parents will...

A lawyer who answers something that he is not sure of and has not clarified that in his answer is acting negligently. If things go wrong this...

How does an arraignment work? Will I have an opportunity to discuss a plea, or do I have to ask for that?

Before you are asked anything you will be assigned a lawyer unless you retain one in advance or tell the Judge that you wish to proceed without...

How likely is it that my 2nd degree felony charge will be dropped?

At this time there is no reason for them to drop it. They need to be presented with unassailable evidence of your innocence .