I committed retail theft it is my first offense ever will i do jail time total value was around $900 in Pennsylvania.

You should hire a seasoned criminal defense attorney and check with the attorney as to whether ARD is a possibility. You do not want to have any...

Is it worth my while to consult with an attorney and what are potential options for reduction of tax owed?

With twenty thousand dollars at stake I wouldn't accept the conclusion of H & R Block and your own research. If a tax attorney charges you $200.00...

What are my options if a public records request is denied by Seminole county because they are claiming exempt.

Presumably you were injured so I would suggest that you immediately engage a personal injury lawyer who should be taking the case on a contingency...

Can my son sue the police department for police brutality?

Yes he could sue for a violation of his civil rights. Bring all of the facts and evidence to a civil rights attorney who has successfully sued...

Can i get my case dismissed if i did not agree to a search and seizure of my purse in a friends vehicle who agreed to a search

Her attorney should probably file a suppression motion and argue that the consent of the driver does not amount to consent to search someone else's...

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When a lawyer makes up a will, does he or she have to legally file or record it with a county and am I allowed to find out about

Wills are private between the lawyer and his client who signed the will. It only becomes public when the person who signed the will dies and the...

Do i have to admit to drinking if I wasn't tested and just brought home by police?

You always have the right to remain silent. It sounds like the police did not file charges. Unless they do you should do nothing. If they file...

In Pennsylvania, what if you do not have 60 days to sit and wait for court? What do you do if you have no choice but to move?

Unless there is a bail condition to the contrary, you are allowed to move whiled criminal charges are pending. However, you still have the...

What you should do is to hire a lawyer to represent you. If you cannot afford a lawyer apply to the Public Defender.

DEA and Sheriff's Office confiscated $8K for no reason

The legality of their conduct depends on what information they had which caused them to believe criminal activity was afoot. If push comes to...