Do I need a lawyer for a first offense? Shoplifting under $50 to be exact. Can my charge be expunged?

Expungement can be worth pursuing if you can get an acquittal. A larceny conviction can be serious, even as a misdemeanor, so I would recommend...

Jury Trial

It's not a denial of anyone's rights because anyone convicted of anything in General District Court has the absolute right to appeal to Circuit...

Should I try to file an expungement if I got a deferred finding and charges are going to be dropped?

Expungement is generally only reserved for persons who were acquitted, or charges were dropped without any deferred findings or anything where the...

How do I prove an officer made an illegal stop

Legal issues aside, when a police officer tells a judge something, judge's always believe it beyond reasonable doubt. The only exception is when...

I failed to appear on a 16 month sentence . Will I get more time if I turn my self in now?

You'll want to work with your lawyer to prevent any more trouble on this one. The law will catch up with you eventually, but if you work with your...

Legal issues aside, it is probably better that you completely avoid the place. Just a matter of commonsense.

If i was kicked out dillards for shoplifting when will it be a good time to go back

Legal issues aside, it is probably better that you completely avoid the place. Just a matter of commonsense.

Should I hire a "former DA"? I have a criminal case and am looking to hire an attorney. Many attorneys use the fact

Having worked both sides, here's my 2 cents. Former prosecutors who now do defense work are sometimes motivated by better financial opportunities,...

Is there not a lawyer or agency in this state/country that will stand up against a corrupt legal system?

Many lawyers love to do this and it is the very reason why they became lawyers. However, lawyers still need to get paid for the work they do. You...

A man verbally offered to reimburse me for ruining my pants and now denies the incident, do I have any legal rights?

Legal issues aside, consider this before going ahead: court documents and filings are a matter of public record. Do you really want this incident,...