In a misdemeanor trial how much does defendent testimony means? does it has any weightage?

Yes the judge pays attention to testimony. If you testify the judge will determine who to believe is telling the truth and render a verdict. A...

If the police werent called then you arent facing any criminal charges and as such you wouldnt have a criminal record. I generally advise clients...

Caught shoplifting at walmart

Don't call the number. You may get a letter demanding that you pay money. You don't owe anything so you can disregard it. Nothing will happen to...

Criminal history and deferred action

Your family's criminal history should not affect you. Speak to an immigration attorney and/or repost this in the immigration section.

I was struck in the face by a beer bottle at a bar

Repost this in the litigation section

Can a police depart refuse to allow me to request a police report.

You can always request it. Depending on the facts and circumstances you may not get it. More information is...

IS A store security guard allowed to remove from your vehicle and drag u back into the store after you have crossed the street

Store security are allowed to detain suspected shoplifters in and around the store. They are not permitted to remove you from a vehicle under any...

General ACD question

A regular ACD can be granted on more then one occasion so even if you received a MACD in the past (thereby making you ineligible now) you can still...

Agencies refuse to help me and will not tell me why

What is your question?

My friend was caught shoplifting at h&m store in ny. The security took her to back and took she got to pay for it($163) .

I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe them anything. In order for you to owe them something they would...