How long will a person have in jail if they violated their probation twice?

He should receive credit for the time he has actually spent in jail, and, unfortunately, he faces being sent back to jail to serve out the rest of...

Is it possible for me to obtain a security clearance in the washington DC area with a felony on my background?

It's possible. Keep in mind that the purpose of a background investigation is to ascertain whether someone is an undesirable security risk for...

If police used excessive interrogation tactics to get a confession, is the confession valid

On its face, it does not amount to a confession, because she isn't responding to a question like, "did you steal her TV." The fact tht she was...

Can a person with a Bench Warrant in DC travel out of the USA

Some bench warrants can be quashed (cancelled) rather easily. Running out on one could come back to haunt you. My colleague Mr. Dane is correct...

Did they have a rigth to give me a citation? i didnt walk out with the things i left them in the store and why giv me a citation

I agree with my worthy colleagues, especially about where the rubber meets the road: the government has to prove you meant to take the items away...

Is it a crime for employees to take leftover sample products from employer

Even if the samples don't seem to belong to anyone, there is still someone at either the store or the company who actually owns them. It is best...

A subpoena

Yes. If you do not show up, you could face contempt of court proceedings. I did work a case, however, that might be similar to yours. By...

I was caught shoplifting. What are the consequences Im facing?

You should certainly have a lawyer help you. My worthy colleague is correct to point out that it's possible that anything can happen, from...

It sounds like the bank is saying two things: they had the check and couldn't do anything with it and that they never had the check in the first...

Can a life insurance company withdraw funds from a checking acct. 3 days after notified of death?

The short answer is probably no. I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like a matter that could be straightened out easily enough with a...