Can I sue someone for theft while the criminal investigation is still ongoing?

If there are criminal charges, it might be easier to have the DA's office try to get restitution from the defendant as part of any plea deal. If...

What can I do to "help" my husband's case?

You should speak to the prosecutor, and tell them how you feel about the case, and that you do not want him to have a conviction on his record....

As long as you stay out of trouble until then, the court will mark it as dismissed and sealed. It might take a few days for it to be entered into...

It is up to the district attorney's office on how they want to proceed. Your defense may be strong based upon the bad paperwork that the officer...

There needs to be a "report of refusal" submitted to the hearing judge. Depending on the location, if the officer does not show up a second time,...

What can I do about theft of medication and a wooden tobacco pipe?

If someone is stealing things from you, call the police. He will then be involved in the criminal justice system, and you will get "justice"....

It may be a hard case for the DA to prove, since the thief had possession of the bag for a certain time period. It might depend on how long the...

How can I get my bail money back I have been sentenced for over 2 years

You should go to the court clerk in the court that your case was in to find out about your bail. Your attorney has nothing to do with you getting...

It sounds as though you were representing your employer when you were accused of shoplifting. There is nothing that prevents them from calling your...

What will happen if I, the victim, do not show up to court to testify?

If you do not participate in your husband's prosecution, the DA probably does not have enough evidence to continue the prosecution, so if his...