I got caught shop lifting at sears and i forgot to ask them some questions because it was my first time

The court date is to resolve the criminal charge pending against you. I suggest you get a lawyer to defend you. It's never smart trying to navigate...

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I always wondered if ever someone got into trouble for something and that witnesses were present and that they talked to

If the witness is a person the prosecution I tends on calling at trial their statements are required to be turned over to the defense sometime...

I got caught shoplifting at walmart; no police were involved, no fingerprints or pictures taken but signed a paper(admition of g

You wil most likely not be facing any criminal charges and you may receive a civil demand letter. I generally advise clients to ignore these civil...

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...

Will a civil offense fine show up on an employment background check?

I highly doubt that actually filed suit against you for $200. Did you receive something more than just a letter? If you only received a letter,...

Friend caught shoplifting at walmart for item $7. Cops were not called,only given a letter that said asset recovery.what is it?

If the cops weren't called there likely won't be any prosecution. I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe...

If me and my bro. (we are 17) run away to our dads house what will happen? will be be arrested for kidnap? will we ?

Your dad won't be arrested for kidnapping and neither will you but I suggest you speak to your dad before making any rash decisions. Ultimately a...

I am being charged with criminal contmept in the 1st degree going against restraining order for the 2nd time will i do jail time

It is a class E felony for which if convicted can land you in prison for up to four years. This is separate and apart of any sentence you may get...

In 1984 i was at a house drinking beer and smoking weed and some items were taken police got involved i was asked for my print

If you received an ACD the case was dismissed but law enforcement would know about it. I don't think it will affect you.

He had the right to pull you over. You can try to fight the summons but keep in mind that you can also face a charge of registering the vehicle...