Shoplifting at Kmart in Chicago Illinois. Received a settlement offer.

The advice is the same in every state.

How long can my boyfriend sit in jail awaiting court after being arrested for probation violation without a warrant?

It depends on the judge;s schedule. The warrant doesn't need to be there if the violation was filed with the court.

It starts on the sentence date. If you do not have a PO, you should be able to move!

Can you be arrested for a violation in NH? And a question about libel.

You should hire a local civil attorney to pursue a retraction from print and on-line media. Newspapers often get things wrong and fail to correct...

Wife was arrested for shoplifting under $200, but has not had a bond set. Would it be better to get an attorney involved now or

Get an attorney now and possibly avoid the bond!

Felony or misdemeanor?

You need a local criminal attorney to advise you on the possible consequences. This is a very fact specific case.

I got a citation for selling cigarettes to a minor. should i go to court and plead guilty or just sent in the fine?

Do not just plead guilty and pay a fine. Consult a local attorney to advise you on the consequences of such a plea before doing it.

How do you fight a wrongful license suspension from another state?

You should contact the clerk of the court where the case originated and confirm the facts and circumstances surrounding everything. Then hire a...

Statute of limitations

The arrest is within the statute of limitations.

I am being asked for money for damages I supposedly caused at a restaurant, or else police. Is this extortion?

It is not generally a crime to settle something out of court or without the police involved.