How can I avoid jail or prison time

Hire the best lawyer you can find and fight.

I worry about those legal records, want it impact my immigration, life, work to its minimal, what is my best expectation?

If this is your first offense you may qualify for a diversion program or conditional plea that will dismiss the charges and remove the arrest from...

What should I do if I have a suspended license and can't pay the ticket fines ?

The judge will either place you on probation to pay over time or the court will give you a continuance to come back with the money.

Theft and forgery

A 4th shoplifting conviction is a felony which carries a minimum 12 months in jail.

Can you go to jail for not paying a loan in northwest Georgia ?

The police will most likely not do anything because it is a "civil issue." However, Rent-A-Center may go and file a warrant application for your...

Yes. Depending on your arrest date, the charge either restricts itself or you need to apply for it. Go to your local police department and order a...

Can someone be charged with giving alcohol to a minor if that minor didn’t get charged with underage consumption ?

Absolutely. He does not have to be charged in order for you to be charged.

Criminal record restriction

As long as your offense/arrest date is after July 1, 2014 your record should be automatically restricted within 60 days of the case being dismissed.

My boyfriend has been charged with armed robbery. They have to evidence and the witness doesn't want to testify ..

Possibly. I have people tell me there is "no evidence" all the time only to later find out there is a mountain of evidence. He is facing serious...

Can I sue the city for false imprisonment?

No. Generally speaking, you cannot sue the government; they enjoy sovereign immunity.