How long will these misdemeanor stay on my record and will employers see it if my background is ran?

If you’re over 21, forever. If you are under 21 there may be some options. If the vehicle was a rental you should not have plead guilty to no...

What if a 14 year old and 15 year old had consensual sex?

Statutory rape. The age of consent is 16.

How can you find an attorney that is friends with the judge to make your case easier ?

Lots of lawyers are friends with judges. However don’t expect their friendships to blur the lines of ethics. Hire a lawyer with the experience to...

What could happen is that a warrant is issued for your arrest for failure to report. A judge is not going to like your excuses that you were too...

Can we reopen this case or is it a waiste of time trying?

It is extremely difficult if not impossible to appeal his conviction seven years after his trial. Why wasn’t an appeal filed in the first place?

What is the sentence for an inmate that is charged with Party to the Crime in another inmates death?

A party to he crime is punished the same as the principal. So party to the crime of murder carries a life sentence.

What would most likely be my consequence in court for stealing from Walmart. Wasn't arrested, just got a citation with a date?

That is not exactly how it works but if you have no prior criminal history a lawyer can help you get your case into diversion.

I guess the police officers who arrested you don't understand the laws of self defense. You can win the case by hiring a lawyer who understands...

Can I still get the first offenders act ammended to me? I took a guilty plea 2015 and I'm on regular felony probation.

Is there a reason why you didn’t enter your plea under the first offenders act in the first place? Was it offered to you? Did the judge discuss...

When my granddaughter goes to court for felony charge shoplifting, will the judge make the punishment decision at that time ?

That depends. What kind of court date? Arraignment? Is she pleading guilty? Is she going to have a trial? Is she eligible for diversion?