My son got arrested for first time petty shoplifting and possession of a tool. Will that be a felony or Misdemeanor?

It is not what he gets arrested for that really matters. Rather, it is what he gets charged with in court by the DA's office (by way of...

My boyfriend is being charged with simple assault in Georgia and I wanted to know if he could plead with first offenders?

Pleading nolo is not the same thing as pleading under the first offenders statute. They are different, and come with different pros/cons. ...

Can my husband be charged with growing pot that wasnt own are property and the only thing tieing him to it is a piece of rope

Can your husband be charged? Yes. But that doesn't mean that it is a strong case or that he will be convicted. Normally, I would recommend...

The maximum penalty you are likely facing is $1000 fine and one year in jail. The court also has other sentencing options including probation,...

I received a traffic citation that includes numerous errors and want to know if such errors rise to the level of dismissal.

The issues with the ticket may or may not justify having the charge dismissed or reduced. If you want to fight the ticket, you may wish to consult...

What sentence can I expect for a shoplifting less then $300?

If this misdemeanor charge is your first offense, you may very well be able to avoid a trial and a possible conviction and have this resolved...

You need two witnesses to the will to have it validly executed. But the two witnesses can't be anyone, they have to meet certain requirements,...

I was accused of stealing frm Macys. I wasnt leavn the store, they stopped me going into the dressing room.

What can you do? The best thing to do is to hire a lawyer immediately. Don't make statements about your situation to friends, family members, the...

My 20 year old daughter stole merchandise from Walmart. The total was $46. Should I have an attorney at her court appearance?

Yes, she absolutely needs a lawyer. A conviction for theft can have consequences down the road in terms of obtaining employment, certain licenses...

My girlfriend got arrested for armed robbery this is her first time being arrested. Someone told her but she didn't do anything

The absolute best thing you can do for your girlfriend is to help her get a lawyer immediately. This is a very serious charge. You should also...