My son has a prelim hearing where bail will be set..does this mean he will go to jail and be processed? It is for marij poss

Most likely not, as my colleagues have stated, if his record is not too bad and he has ties to the community he should get ROR, there are...

Can someone be convicted of a sex offense without doing it?

Need more information to give an accurate response, my suggestion is if he is accused talk to a criminal defense attorney at once, best of luck.

I was recently charged with retail theft and issued a citation (or summary offense) since this was my first time getting in

I would suggest listening to your Attorney, he should apply for the ARD program immediately and assuming the facts you presented are correct you...

Gun permit and summaries.

Difficult to get a gun permit in Philadelphia as it is, I would withdraw the application and reapply with all the proper information, good luck.

I was caught stealing at a khols today. will they contact my current employer?

I doubt they will reach out to your current employer, speak to a criminal defense attorney in your area to determine your best course of action.

Have or will criminal charges be filed?

Possibly, going to be up to the prosecutors office, speak to a criminal defense attorney to determine your best course of action.

See http://www.state.nj.us/oag/dcj/pdfs/release.pdf - if he was convicted of a violent crime as described by the act I do not see a way for him to...

Shoplifting consequences at Target store?

From the facts provided you were not charged with a crime, consider yourself lucky and move on.

How long he may stay on jail if he is found guilty of possession of firearm?

There is no way to answer this without knowing all of the details, my suggestion is to retain a criminal defense lawyer at once.

My daughter was charged last night with .175 alcohol while driving. First offense. No blood test was given.

If this is her 1st offense there may be diversionary programs she can get into, my suggestion is to speak to an attorney to determine your best...