Do I need a lawyer?

You should speak with an attorney who handles cases in that jurisdiction to ensure that your rights are protected.

If me and my boyfriend have no priors and we both got issued tickets for a court date for petty larceny can we go to jail

With no prior records and a charge of petit larceny it is extraordinarily unlikely you will get any jail time. I don't like to speak in absolutes...

Appeared I tried to steal from a store but got stopped before I made it out of the store is this petit larceny or attempted?

The crime of Petit Larceny is complete when you take property that doesn't belong to you with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of...

I got charged with petit larceny and premeditated something. I haven't ever been in trouble with the law. Will I go to jail?

You should speak with an attorney who practices in your jurisdiction before doing anything else. Depending on the charges and the value of the...

If I mistakenly go through a red light, can I explain WHY if I need to go to Court?

It might affect your sentence although likely not whether you are found guilty or not, unless it was a legitimate emergency.

My friends car was broken into in the parking lot of the post office and robbed. what can she do?

She did all she can really do, which is call the police.

It's not your job to be proactive or to make the case "stronger", your job is to go to court and tell the truth when the DA asks you questions, and...

What is the likely outcome for my son on a first offense DWI 0.18?

First of all, your son needs to know he didn't "ruin his life". It's not going to be pleasant for a while, but life goes on, even with these types...

She definitely needs an attorney. At the very least she's charged with a misdemeanor crime for the shoplifting, and maybe even a felony if the...

How do I recant and get my boyfriends case dropped?

You need to speak with his attorney and possibly your own attorney if you are planning on admitting to falsifying a police report.