Can I ask a D.A. to amend a eight year old misdemeanor to a Ordinance Violation?

If you were already convicted and sentenced a long time ago then it seems unlikely that you will be able to get it changed. Consult with a local...

I was caught shoplifting at kohls. They said they will send a fine...will they really and if they do, do I have to pay?

This is a "demand letter." The law allows the merchant to sue a shoplifter for money. If they were to sue you they would likely win. However, they...

The defendant was extradited to Florida, meaning they were transported from another state. That costs money. The State will seek to compel the...

Can I consult a child custody lawyer in FL about my case from NY?

Only if the FL attorney is a member of the NY bar. The laws in NY are different than FL and therefore a lawyer can only provide you advice if they...

What would most likely happen to the poor chap who does the following....(see below) i This happened approx. two weeks ago.

If he gets caught he is likely to be arrested and charged with a crime. Although his personal problems are tragic and compelling, they don't...

How much jail time

It is impossible to say how much jail time any person will get. Every case is different and the sentence depends not just on the charges but the...

My Dad Francis D martini was killed in ww11.Our home town built a large music shell in his honor. Some company is selling and

I do not believe they need the family's permission to sell products with his name on it. As a deceased person, he does not have any rights to his...

The chances of going to jail is pretty good. If a person has multiple DWLS convictions then they become a habitual traffic offender, or HTO. A DWLS...

Is violation of pretrial release still violation of immigration law even if I didnt get charged and case was dropped?

Any law offense is a potential violation of immigration law, but certainly it is very helpful for you that the charges were dropped. If the charges...

Do you have to have an original judgment of conviction before you have a amended judgment of conviction filed?

If there was never an original judgment then how can it ever be amended? That should be your answer right there.