What is a common course of action if I was caught shoplifting, but the cops were not called nor parents. Also, I am 17.

I also advise clients not to pay the civil fine and I don't expect KMart will call the police after the incident. You will probably have to stay...

Will it all be over after I pay the fine?

Unless the police came and placed you under arrest, you will not have a criminal record. You can say that you were never arrested or convicted of...

2 Class e felony criminal mischeif 3 rd reduced to misdomener class c with 3 yr probation for 16 yr old no past arrest

If the offer is 3 years of probation, it must be a class A misdemeanor that the DA is offering. As said before, its not a great deal, but it...

Hi , I would like to know if in the state of Hawaii can husband testify against his wife in case of a murder ?

Not if he is dead. You don't give enough facts. As has been said, this is a question for Hawaii attorneys, not NY.

Can a 17 year old move out of state without parental consent?

Technically, you can't leave without your parent's permission. There are a lot of factors that you left out. For example, if you are currently the...

They might call the police and you could be arrested and charged as a juvenile delinquent. Probably they won't, but have enough money to pay for it...

The other attorneys are correct in that you are still below the age of consent and your boyfriend could be prosecuted. However, for a statutory...

Drug court sanction will be ruining my life more than rehabilitating me. What is the best way to handle this without jail time?

I know that in Westchester County drug courts, you have to plead guilty before entering the drug court. If you pled guilty and are currently in...

WHAT IS THE PUNSIHMENT FOR A MINOR WHO HAS A CRIMINAL TRESSPASS , SECOND DEGREE CHARGE AND IS A FRIST TIME OFFENER ?

If the defendant/Respondent is under age 16, it will be in family court and the sentence will be whatever is in the best interests of the child....

Is it legal for a 17 year old to date and have sexual relations with someone 5 years older in New York??

It does not constitute statutory rape because the statutory rape law applies if 1 person is under 17 years old and the other is 4 or more years older.