What happens if one ignores a letter demanding paiement of a civil claim for shoplifting?

I would not be concerned. I would not ignore but rather send a letter refusing to pay and forget it after that. There is no reason for it to lead...

How can I help boyfriend from getting charged with anything?

Unfortunately, you can't consent since you are under 17. Contact his lawyer regarding the issues and watch what you say to the DA when they contact...

Why prosecutor would not want a preliminary hearing?

It is either they don't want to show their case or they don't have their case together yet. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal...

I would not worry about being detained when you go to clear it up. Go to the court in the county where the ticket was issued. If you're not sure...

My friend got his first dui in va and has a lawyer court is 3-29 however he got a 3rd ticket for driving on suspended license

Yes he does. If he doesn't there are multiple DMV and potentially criminal consequences. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal...

What are the consequences for driving with an expired licence in Texas. I am undocumented in this Country. This means Deportatio

Ask an attorney in Texas. If the charge is a crime and you are convicted of that crime and jailed, deportation would be possible. In NY, it is...

Why does bail get reduced in Preliminary Hearing?

If there was no hearing, it means nothing. If there was a hearing and the judge found probable cause but still reduced the bail, the case is weak....

I was punched in the kidney earlier today because I didn't move out of a transit workers(NYCTA)way fast enough

Go to the transit authority and complain and ask that an investigation be opened into the matter.

It is the date of incident and not date of arrest that counts so you would be a predicate felony offender under those facts. Joseph A. Lo...

How to lift a stay away order

Hire an attorney for him and or speak w/his attorney to explain the incident. You can also explain to the DA's office about what happened although...