What will happen

Other than the civil demand letter (already mentioned by the other attorney answers), nothing will likely happen. As long as the police were not...

Is an attorney needed and how serious can this be?

Yes, get an attorney to protect your rights. Both for protection against juvenile delinquency charges and for your future education. Despite the...

You can spend up to 1 year in jail for this. However, if this is your first offense, jail is not likely and you will be mandatory youthful...

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I got cought in khols for shoplifting and I will get a civil demand letter, what will happen if I will ignore it?

I usually recommend to my clients that they not pay the civil demand letter. It is unlikely that Kohl's will go after you for it. It would cost...

Should I go today for the cheek swab test called by the police? what is the best I can say to the police and my wife?

No, don't go. It does sound like you may be charged with rape. Hire an attorney. If you go, the police will say you will get a better deal if you...

If a shoplifting charge is dismissed am I still barred from the store?

Stay out of the store for as long as they told you to. The matter will be dismissed in 4 months, but you must still stay out of the store or you...

I requested a court appointed attorney for my upcoming visitation and custody modification hearing.

Unless the documentation itself says to mail a copy to your opponent and attorney for the child, just send the financial affidavit to the court....

If two people both underneath the age of consent but older than eleven have sex, is it illegal?

Yes. Don't underestimate the ability of the prosecution to be unreasonable. For example, if 1 of you is older than the other, the prosecutor might...

I assaulted a kid that was flirting with a girl I liked. It was a 120.00.01. What can happen to me?

Hire an attorney if you and your parents can afford one. If you make more than $400/week, own a car or home, you won't get an attorney assigned. If...

I also recommend to my clients not to pay the fee charged by a store. Although they are legally permitted to send a bill, and they probably will,...