I was not given my miranda warning prior to being questioned, can this make any evidence against me drop?

Miranda rights are only required when the suspect is: 1) in custody (which would effectively mean an arrest, and 2) being interrogated. While...

How do my son get bail

If he got charged last night, they should have an arraignment for him this morning. At that hearing, he can ask that an attorney be appointed who...

Likely penalty for a Class 1 misdemeanor charge that went along with a Class 4 misdemeanor charge?

With respect to the underage charge, if it is expunged, the prosecutor should not be aware of it. Given that, the prosecutor should see you as...

I am very scared and frightened. I was charged with shoplifting in a kohls while STILL IN THE STORE. what would you charge for

Your question is really a two part question. First of all, you need an attorney for both parts. That being said, to be found in violation of...

Can a person's information be pulled up by a lawyer

I assume form your question that your friend has been arrested and incarcerated. And I assume you are trying to figure out if she has an ICE...

Will you get jail time for first offense of contempt of court

You are certainly eligible to go to jail. However, whether you will do jail depends on a lot of factors. These include the actual reason for the...

Can pending charges in VA / or an ICE detainer interfere with an extradition to NYC? WHAT TYPE OF LEGAL REP CAN WE GET?

If there is a virginia charge, they may very well hold him in the Commonwealth to resolve the issue. If he's currently incarcerated, it should be...

I have a show cause summons for supposed violating probation, can I get an attorney if I cannot afford one or will they sentence

Sounds like your violation is based upon failure to complete community service, and if I am not mystaken, a knew theft charge? Regardless, if...

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Would you do any jail time if yoy got caught shoplifting for the 2nd time but it was under $200?

And to just add to that, be aware that a third offense of larceny is a felony (even if its just a stick of gum). You should not just be thinking...

I recently got arrested and charged with public intoxication in bristol va, should i just pay the fine or should i go to court?

I have not practiced in Bristol, but they may have some type of first offender program, which could avoid a conviction. And perhaps there is some...