What should I do next to avoid being convicted for petty theft?

First, sorry you have this issue. Diversion: if you were offered diversion, you should be able to enroll. However, your attorney needs to let the...

Disqualified from employment over a settlement agreement

Unless you were discriminated in hiring on the basis of race, age, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or other protected class, I don't...

Can my employer talk about why I was fired a discuss post termination conflict?

Sorry you are dealing with this. People hate this expression, but it is true. An employer can fire you for a good reason, bad reason, or no reason...

Never ignore a ticket/citation, or worse a criminal arrest form (promise to appear or PTA). You are not alone with this question. Many people get...

Do I need a lawyer if a detective is accusing of a crime?

Hire an attorney. I do not suggest speaking to anyone accusing her of a crime without first speaking to an attorney. Also, avoid public discussion...

What can he do or be done to avoid getting a year in county for a VOP?!?!

I'm so sorry for your situation. If your boyfriend has an 5 year revocation (Habitual Traffic Offender) , and it was not as a result of the DWLS...

Contact a criminal defense attorney to ensure all changes to your probation are done properly. Changes to probation are made by asking the...

Will a misdemeanor ever go away besides expungement or will it stay on my record forever

First, Mr. Haber's answer is awesome. Second, regardless of popular opinion toward marijuana or that it's legal elsewhere, any arrest for marijuana...

Robbery by staff

My sincere apologies to you for having to deal with this issue. I suggest you consult with an attorney soon. You have a number of issues (more than...

Selected as the best answer

As the other attorneys mentioned, possession of marijuana is not a "ticket;" it is a criminal offense. You were likely given a PTA (promise to...