Shoplifting $230 worth of clothing in Washington, DC. Jail time?

You will likely be charged with Theft 2. If you ware given a citation and told to report to Courtroom C-10 that it is a misdemeanor. If you have...

When can I object in a deposition?

I agree that you should consider hiring an attorney to represent you during the deposition. Knowing when to object requires and understanding of...

I am being investigated for paying pepco dishonestly will I be arrested

It is not clear whether you used the card to pay her bill or your own bill. Please provide some more information. If you are under investigation...

I was arrested for a misdemeanor theft II in washington DC due to a terrible so called friend who asked me to hold their bag

I completely agree. If you are accepted to a law school and graduate, the Bar will require a Character and Fitness evaluation that is much more...

What would i do in this scenario

In DC, the Code and the courts have stated that motorized operation is not required for a charge of driving under the influence. People on...

Im MA, when the fact that you were arrested on a OUI generally gets reported to the RMV in addition to being added to your Board of Probation...

What kind of exposure does a defendant face if there is a bench warrant for violation of probation but the probation term ended?

The first problem is if the defendant is ever stopped by the police and the officers runs his or her name through the warrant management system,...

What kind of exposure does a defendant face if there is a bench warrant for violation of probation but the probation term ended?

The first problem is if the defendant is ever stopped by the police and the officers runs his or her name through the warrant management system,...

In order to arrest someone on any crime, the police must have sufficient evidence to establish “probable cause” that a crime has been committed and...

When you get senteced to 5 years on a 2nd offence how much time do you serve?

Under SC Truth in sentencing laws it would depend on what type of drug was involved. Violent crime convictions require that you serve at least 85%...