Does my parent need to be present in my underage drinking trial with the magistrate? I am 18 years old.

No. You should still own up to this, discuss it with your parents and hire an attorney. There are collateral consequences.

What will happen in court for shoplifting?

No one can make this prediction without reviewing the case itself.

What will happen at a court date for shoplifting 50$ or under?

No one can make this prediction without reviewing the case itself.

Hello, is it consider as an arrest if I've got a ticket for " petty theft" but never been booked , fingerprinted or convicted ?

no

Probable cause?

Given what you presented, I do not see this as a probable cause issue. For instance, he may have come to get your version and that is when he...

Question about arson

It sounds as if you were not directly involved as a co-conspirator. I understand you feel bad regarding what you said, put his actions were stupid...

My brother was arrested for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

It is difficult to say why the bail was so high. If he has failures to appear in his past, that could explain it. Otherwise, it would be mere...

What do you think will happen to someone who commits robbery of virtual (online game) items with a BB gun?

The facts you have set forth are confusing. Regardless, the best and only defense for such aerie us charges is to be made through experienced counsel.

Inform local authorities. In some situations they can pursue it and in others they cannot.

Kmart may send me a Civil Demand form. What is the best course of action?

I typically advise clients to ignore these letters. Attorneys appear to be overwhelmingly in agreement on this approach.