I shoplifted in Kmart. Will Kmart arrest me/file a lawsuit after I pay the civil claim. I was not arrested when I got caught.

If the police weren’t called at the time you are not likely to ever be arrested as a result of this incident. I generally advise clients to ignore...

If you are not a U.S citizen yet but you got caught shoplifting will it ruin the chances of ever becoming one?

If the police weren’t called then you weren’t arrested and you weren’t prosecuted and as such you certainly don’t have a criminal record. The...

I was caught shoplifting in Kmart in NY, I was not arrested or send to court I just got a civil claim to make a payment.

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...

I have served 60 days of 360 day sentence for Criminal Mischief. Can I get a post conviction early release in NY state? how?

You can get one third reduced from the sentence for good behavior.

How can i apply for an expungement of my criminal record

If the conviction occurred in New York it can’t ever be sealed or expunged. If it occurred elsewhere you need to contact an attorney in that...

What details to give to immigration officers upon reentry into US after shoplifting case dismissed?

If the case was dismissed they probably won't ask you anything. You don't have a criminal record and there is no reason for you to admit any guilt....

Is a L.P.R juvenile who ended up being a ward of the state gain automatic citizenship?

You should ask an immigration attorney NOT criminal defense.

Hi . I recently got a pink summons that has a violation code of 14-107 . what is that ?

It is a criminal offense that can carry a sentence of up to sixty days in jail and leave you with a permanent criminal record if convicted. I...

Regardless of the fact that you have a NJ license, NY will maintain an independent driving record for you. I mention this because you state that...

A NY Town Court issued a Dismissal Without Prejudice decision giving the ADA 30 days to continue a violation case.

The dismissal without prejudice is also a favorable termination. The DA has thirty days to refile because it's a violation and the speedy trial...

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