I was walking in a crosswalk and was hit by a car. The driver drove away and I could not get the plate number !

Fraud. And you do not even need to have a definition it is so obvious what you did.

I have a petit theft charge that was dismissed, I checked the fdle site and it said no record found why is this?

It is strange that it does not appear. If FDLE does not have it the FBI/ncic may not as well assuming you did not expunge it. We don't have access...

When I was a freshman we got in trouble in school with the police.. I was wondering would that be in my permanent record?

We don't have enough info to answer your question on this forum.

I was caught shoplifting

My colleagues are correct. Diversion does not get it off your record. You can use a diversion expungement to remove much of the information but not...

What happens in court for retail theft?

My colleague is absolutely correct. Please give him a call as it is imperative you hire a lawyer to deal with a crime of dishonesty that can impact...

What can I do I was driving a vehicle that was owned by the dealership in doing so I had an accident. I rearended a person.

Dealerships have insurance to cover these situations. You need to put your own liability insurance carrier on notice.

A friend borrowed my car, brought it back damaged, and advised me to lie and say I was driver, her DL suspended.

Your friend is not a friend and has now jeopardized your finances and put you at risk on several levels and is now encouraging you to comity gage...

Ms. Morcraft is correct. I would suggest you contact a bankruptcy lawyer for advice regarding your issue.

In Fla in 1978, rec'd a DUI and lost license for 30 days. I was 19. 34 yrs ago. Clean record other than that. Can it be removed?

That is a tough question. In general if you had a DUI conviction, you can not expunge it. Even if you could, the nursing board would likely see it....

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If i was never arrested upon conviction how long does the state have to file charges against me?

What you describe is pretty typical in employee theft cases (alleged). The police usually do not make on scene arrest but file with the State who...