If you shoplift a $12 item will it go on your record? What is likely to happen to me?

There are often diversionary programs and with you being a minor-I would think he is correct. However, an officer is not as familiar with the law...

Can a 16 year old press simple assault charges on a stepfather

It is actually the Commonwealth that presses the charges. If it is reported to them, the stepson and the mom may not have much say in getting it...

I got caught shoplifting and I spent 2 hours in jail, will this affect me if I want to get a new job?

When it comes to whether this will affect you in getting a new job, the only answer is it depends. It very well may. However, some employers may...

My lawyer took $5000 for a criminal case went to trial and got a hung jury then told us the case was over he didn't want any

I agree with my colleagues that the contract rules. Most attorneys write their contracts so that it goes through one trial. It does not typically...

If you are parked and the police search your car because they smell marijuana and charge you with DUI, is that okay?

It appears that you have a number of issues that can be explored. I encourage you not to share the details of that not online. Instead, contact...

I got caught shoplifting in kmart. No cops involved. Tackled me down and hurt me

Often times people are advised not to pay the fine. Personally, I do not see a store ever file a civil suit for damages to recover the fine...

Should we accept this plea for NY?

The only person that you should be asking that question is your attorney. If you feel uncomfortable with him/her and do not trust him/her then you...

I agree with my colleagues. If they only ask about convictions, then I would not put arrests that do not lead to conviction. ARD is not a...

Hi my fiance just got arrested for driving under dui suspension what are options in pa without doing 90 days jail time

It appears that there are a number of issues that must be dealt with. He needs to contact an attorney. Sharing more details online can cause...

1st DUI w/ Serious Bodily Injury to Another. What can happen to me?

Many states will also treat this as aggravated assault if there is serious bodily injury.