What does it mean when you are scheduled for a bench trail and it turns into a jury trial.

In a bench trial, the Judge decides whether you're guilty or not guilty. In a Jury trial, a panel of 6 citizens who were summoned for jury duty...

Was I supposed to receive a 1205 form for my DUI/refusal?

If he never filled out the 1205 form then there won't be a license suspension. However, just because you didn't receive a copy doesn't mean he...

How can I prove I wasn't at fault in a car accident if no ticket was given?

You can still file a lawsuit for negligence. It will be a little more difficult if he wasn't given a citation. Hopefully there was an accident...

Can I get my bond money back after the case is dismissed?

Yes, if you posted the bond yourself. If you paid a bonding company, that money is gone because they were the ones that posted the bond for you.

How can I clear a DUI charge from my record? This is my very first Time getting pulled over or getting a ticket.

You need to worry about avoiding a DUI conviction. The DUI arrest won't necessarily be restricted even if you avoid a DUI conviction, but...

First Time Offender charged with a felony. Theft by deception!

You need an attorney, either court appointed or a private attorney. You never have to talk to the police about it, so don't do it. You need some...

What is the statute of limitations for statutory rape?

See Mr. Pines' answer. As you correctly noted in your question, the statute of limitations only applies to when charges are filed, not when the...

How can I find out who is using a fake profile on snap chat acting like my son to solicit inappropriate pictures of minors?

Are you sure it's not actually your son? Is it really bullying or just the user enjoying sexting and getting naked pictures of girls? So this is...

Criminal Trespass - Damage to Property, Simple Assault, or Aggravated Assault (depending on the details) could be possible charges.

What are the consequences of me being a 16 year old got caught shoplifting worth of $1000 at Macy's. I was never taken to jail.

You probably won't end up in "juvie," but you definitely don't want a Theft conviction on your record. Seriously consider getting an attorney to...