Will I go to jail for retail theft misdemeanor?

Jail is highly unlikely. If you cannot afford a lawyer, a public defender may be appointed to represent you. Good luck.

Do I need to go to therapy if the Court did not order it but PO wants me to? I was sentenced to anger classes and comm service.

I was not present at your sentencing. Therefore, I cannot comment whether it is necessary to take therapy to avoid a violation of your probation. ...

My son has decided to clear his outstanding criminal issues, he works on east coast. Can an attorney represent him?

He should retain an attorney to represent him. However, this will not preclude him from having to be present at the Bench Warrant Hearings. He...

It cannot hurt to speak with the probation officer. He may have to wait for the charges to be dropped in his new case before his violation is...

Bac below .08

It is unclear whether you have been charged with DUI. If you have, then retain a private criminal defense attorney and get ready for trial. Good...

When a pcra is granted

You should speak with an attorney. When a PCRA is granted there is a new trial. Before the trial the attorney may litigate pre trial motions,...

Do I need a lawyer for a harassment issue?

Before incurring the expense of an attorney, you may want to make your position very clear to the chiropractor. If the matter does not go away,...

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I blew a .08 .09 but they lost my audio/video. Still hire a lawyer?

You answered your own question. You said you had not clue what to do. Hire someone who does. Good luck.

How can my husband get a guilty plead overturned due to drug lab scandal. Annie Dookhan is not the chemist involved.

Retain an experienced criminal defense attorney in Massachusetts. Good luck.

Can I go on a cruise while under ard probation?(petty larceny)

You may be granted permission, but I suggest you wait for the probation to end before taking a vacation. An unintentional failure to report could...