One of the most important aspects of negotiating a stet is agreeing to the terms in which the State will dismiss the charge thus removing the case...

The short answer is "yes"! An assault is a criminal matter in which strangely enough, the State is the complainant. You are merely the...

We caught an employee embezzling money. Can we keep his last two paychecks?

I would call him in and talk with to him. If he admits the theft and is willing to surrender his pay checks then the problem is solved as to the...

Unfortunately, your PBJ and the other charges that may have been dismissed by the prosecutor as part of a plea agreement will show up on a record...

Great Question, it depends on what the reason is behind why the prosecutor is seeking to introduce the substance. Without an expert opinion, he...

Have lawyers ever negotiated annonymous restitution for thefts undiscovered?

The simple answer is "yes" and an experienced and knowledgable attorney can resolve these types of cases where the individual is known or...

Public defender told me i don't need a lawyer until after my arraignment...is this true?

I hope that there was simply a misunderstanding between you and your public defender. Anytime a person is the target of a criminal...

Will filing early expungement petition for stet caused it to be reopened?

A "stet" is not the same as a dismissal of your charges. One of the reasons my firm works so hard to get a case dismissed as opposed to...

What is the likelihood of a 2nd murder charge being lowered to vol./invol. manslaughter or NCR on appeal in this case?

I wish I could answer your question with legal advice that you could use. But, your husband has a lawyer and you need to direct these great...

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My son has been stealing from the store & returning some things for credit, hasnt been caught, has stopped. what may happen?

It is very frustrating with a son who needs help and is at risk of getting a criminal record. Be proactive. Retain a lawyer who knows how to...