Should I retain an attorney for a charge for misdemeanor shoplifting for an item that was under $100 ($20 to be exact)?

For all criminal charges -- and I do not mean non-jailable moving violation charges -- it is very important to have a qualified criminal defense...

No money for a Lawyer.

One can look at your financial situation from the angle of the financial burden of defending oneself in criminal court and also from the overall...

Best attorney in fairfax, va general district court for charge of soliciting a prostitute with a secret clearance?

Choosing the best attorney for your case includes asking your gut feeling in addition to learning about the lawyer's ability, experience and...

There is a difference among the questions of whether a police sobriety checkpoint passes Constitutional muster, whether you are in violation of the...

So I robbed a bank and they haven't cought me yet. What happens of I don't turn myself in?

This apparently being the first time I have seen someone post that they committed a crime that cops have not contacted them about yet, I am...

Your boyfriend and you are in too serious a situation to be doing anything less than each of your consulting with separate qualified lawyers. It...

Many lawyers have already answered your question. I just join in to say it is important for you to consult with a qualified lawyer on this matter,...

How do they charge you possession when its not found on you

You seem to be describing a dragnet method of policing. Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court in the Pringle case confirmed broad discretion in...

Do i need a lawyer and what could be there next step

From the content of your posting, even if you have not been charged with a crime, it sounds like a good idea for you to consult with a qualified...

If you're the defendant and the victim's advocate wants to help you get your case nol prossed, is that a good sign?

Once a prosecution begins, only the prosecutor can dismiss the case. The money amount sought by the alleged victim sounds guided by a search only...