Walmart doesn't prosecute, the government does. If the police weren't contacted it is t likely that you will be prosecuted. I generally advise...

Should I pay the civil demand?

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

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A cop wrote me a ticket but spelled my last name wrong, can this be thrown out?

The misspelled name can be corrected the lack of mph may make the ticket facially insufficient and could be dismissed.

Can i fight for youthful offender status?

I don’t think so. Youthful Offender status is determined at the time of sentencing and you are well beyond that.

Can a person who is 28 year old of age sexual intercourse with a person who is 15 year old of age in new York city?

The age of consent in New York is 17. Based on what you have described the 28 year old can be charged with rape.

How do I contest an order of protection?

You should file a motion in Family Court under the docket that granted the order in the first place. I would suggest that you contact an attorney...

In New York State, are Pre-Trial motions for discovery allowed in traffic cases?

The Criminal Procedure laws don’t apply but you are entitled to a limited amount of discovery. You are entitled to all paperwork concerning the...

How long before conviction shows on my criminal record?

The conviction will not show unless and until you are actually sentenced. Prior to sentencing your RAP sheet will show an open case.

I shoplifted at Walmart n got caught, I stole under $50 Dollars of stuff n I was arrested I bonded out n I have my court date

The best advice you can receive here is to get an attorney to deal with the criminal charges. S/he should be in the best position to negotiate the...

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No criminal background,theft by shoplifting at target,wasn't arrested but has set court date,what are my consequences?

The best advice you can receive here is to get an attorney. S/he should be in the best position to negotiate the best possible and favorable...