Got caught shoplifting from walmart and its my first offense.

Mr. Zachary provides an excellent response. Loss prevention at Wal Mart is not vested with authority of the state. They can report this to the...

Is there anything I can do before court to help me get a lighter sentence?

Do anything you can to show remorse for the criminal charges. Go back to school Get a job Enroll in inpatient or outpatient drug treatment Do...

Do I need an attorney? Is it possible to change my sentencing positively? Is the attorney fee worth it?

If you don't have a lot of money, the Public Defender may be a suitable option. You have no prior criminal record, and seem to have a pretty...

How can defense attorney show interrogation interview at trial, I was told only prosecution can show it if they chose.

If these facts are true, you should absolutely not be asking this question on AVVO. You should hire the best criminal defense lawyer money can...

I got my first DUI this week . I was sick and up all night took someone all night to no avail .

Do not go with a public defender. If you can afford it, get a private attorney with a good reputation for DUIs in your region. For the limited...

Can a guilty plea of passenger be entered as evidence during a superior criminal court trial

Do not believe anything an officer tells you. This question is confusing. I suggest you retain a private criminal defense lawyer with a good...

If an 18-yr old is arrested for shoplifting under $50 is there a way to keep this from going on a criminal record?

Do not plead guilty. Get a deferred adjudication. If the 18 year old pleads guilty this may haunt her for a long time. Retain a lawyer to work...

If my husband gets 10 days to 6 months can I bond him out

He will only be eligible for release after he has served a minimum of ten days. After that, have his lawyer petition the judge for parole. Good...

It sounds like your PD has dropped the ball. There are many good PD's. Regrettably, there are many overworked PDs that cannot do their clients...

Preliminary court hearing in Philadelphia Pa, can they lock you up?

They're not going to lock you up at the Preliminary Hearing. The State has to make a prima facie (more likely than not) showing that you committed...