Got a citation for shoplifting under $50 first offense in tx, no fingerprints done, green card holder, am i allowed to re enter

What is the status of the criminal case? If you haven't been convicted it isn't likely you would have a problem if everything else is in order.

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I got caught shoplifting in target. The cost of product was 78 dollars no police was called. Do I have a record?

If you weren't arrested you don't have a criminal record. You may receive a letter from a lawyer or collection agency on behalf of the store demand...

An somecone please define the 'statute of limitations' for me? What does it mean?

A statute of limitations is the period of time within which a lawsuit (in this case a criminal prosecution) must be commenced. The actual arrest...

Do i have to pay civil demand fine $300 and i do i know if the store press any criminal charges on me

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...

Can someone be assested for a person making the acusation of rape that they said happened over 2 years ago?

An arrest can be made and a prosecution commenced if it is done within the statute of limitations. Depending on the actual facts and circumstances...

Charges can only be dropped by the district attorney (the complainant is simply a witness). Having said that, if the charges are indeed dismissed...

What should I do with this attorney?

You may have an arbitration award that can be confirmed and docketed as a judgment. Additionally you can sue him for the bounced check and obtain a...

Can a person tape another person without there knowing it

NY is a one party consent jurisdiction. So long as at least one party to the conversation knows and consents to the recording it would be legal.

Civil Demand Letter - Did I make a mistake ? [From New York]

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...

My sons probation officer violated him after 5 months of my son admitting he drank once. This po has been taunting

It seems to me hat he is on misdemeanor probation. Just because the PO submits a violation doesn't mean that the court will actually violate him. I...