If you are convicted of "retail theft", along with court fines, can the place you stole from also make you pay them a fine?

They are permitted by law to try. I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe them anything. In order for you to...

I got caught shoplifting a perfume at loehmann's. what will happen? i have a lawyer.

If you have a lawyer you should be discussing this with him/her.

Im 16 and was caught stealing over 500 dollars w a friend. each had 400 dollars. first offense from macys in MA..

A civil demand and crimi al prosecution are two seperate and apart matters. If you receive something from the courts contact an attorney for...

Passport application with an outstanding misdemeanor will I be denied?

Unless you had to surrender your passport as part of your bail conditions, if you are a US citizen it will not have an impact on your ability to...

Do I need a attorney for 2c:20-3a ?

Yes you are facing jail time and yes you need an attorney. An attorney can assist in obtaining the best possible disposition and helping you avoid...

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...

Neal c tenan/ shoplifting

The civil demand has nothing to do with potential criminal charges. I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe...

What will happen? Will this person go to prison?

If the police come looking for you don't say or do anything other than to get an attorney to defend you. These are very serious allegations and...

ACD clear from background checks?

No it would not show up on a commercial background check as the case was dismissed and sealed. It will, however, show up in a law enforcement check...

How do I reverse a plea agreement of guilty to not guilty

It is very difficult to do as the judge probably asked you a serious of questions at the time of the plea to make sure that you u derstandable your...