Should I pay or ignore a civil demand letter from sears?

The police weren't called so there won't be any prosecution. I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe them...

Charged twice for the same crime???

Two different states are charging and it seems that he crimes are different notwithstanding this that they am have arisen out of the same...

Can sexual harassment charges be put on a seventeen year old if her partner was fourteen and a female?

The age of consent is 17 in LA so the fourteen year old couldn't consent even if she wanted to. Your friend is facing felony charges that can have...

They can keep the evidence (certainly contraband) as long as they want. Charges can be brought at anytime within the statute of limitations which...

Do I need a civil/criminal lawyer?

Under normal circumstances, as the "victim" you wouldn't need a criminal attorney. This case is a bit different because the DA/police aren't doing...

My Fiance was indicted on Felony Possesion of a controlled substance and was offered a drug program.

Generally speaking the incentive for successful completion of the program is to avoid incarceration (and getting the necessary treatment). Usually...

Can i get a gun permit to work for armed guard if i have a class e felony

Unlikely

I was caught shoplifting at rite for something worth 7 dollars. i freaked and gave them all my wrong info (address, phone number

If the police weren't contacted then you aren't being prosecuted. The letter that the store was referring to is commonly referred to as a civil...

Can a 17 year old going on 18 date a 15 or 16 year old.

Seeing as your under 24 the youngest girl you can "date" must be at least 16 otherwise you can be charged with criminal offenses.

I was raped when i was 17 by 2 men. i am 21 now, i never reported it. is there anything i can do?

Yes you can report it to law enforcement and if there is sufficient credible evidence (testimony is evidence) an arrest and prosecution can follow....