What should my sister and I expect when we face the judge in court for shop lifting at Walmart, and will it stay on our record?

Once fingerprinted, the fact that you were charged will become part of your criminal history. However, with effective criminal defense...

Can I use a video(no audio) of the traffic stop to prove the officer was lying about saying my license plate was obscured?

Presuming you have an attorney, you should provide the video to him/her. If you do not have an attorney, you should retain one immediately to help...

You will likely receive a summons in the mail for possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The small amount...

Armed robbery, prior retail theft, dna evidence?

The public defender's office represents individuals who cannot afford to hire private counsel. There's no "normal" sentence for robbery, as each...

You may be able to establish liability, but you have no injury, and therefore no damages element (based upon what you have written here).

My brother caused dui's now my license is suspended what do I do

Either you were convicted of DUI, or your brother used your identity to commit two DUIs. If you were convicted of DUI, there's a mandatory license...

Theft Was dropped from F2 to M2 by victim. DA requesting 3-12 months. theft is greater then 40K

An M2 carries a maximum of up to 2 years in jail. So it is possible, especially if there's a plea in place, for him to serve a 3-12 month sentence....

What is the cost of a public drunkenness along with a disorder conduct if I were to just pay for the fine and not fight it?

A conviction for a summary offense, including disorderly conduct and public into, will remain on your record for a minimum period of 5 years, and...

Shouldnt both possible suspects be detained instead of a officer choosing just one individual?

While it would have been a more complete investigation to stop both vehicles, police aren't required to do so. The fact that this individual was...

What's the likely punishment for a DUI charge while on parole

I would recommend hiring a qualified criminal defense attorney to represent him. It is possible that (1) the detainer could be lifted, allowing him...