Should one plea guilty at arraignment for a class B misdemeanor (will full concealment)

No, do not plead guilty without hiring an attorney to review your case. Theft charges can have serious consequences because they are crimes of...

What should i do?

You should definitely get an attorney right away. Some of your charges sound like felonies. Also, theft charges can have serious consequences to...

Paying civil demand

No, it will have no impact on whether charges are brought against you. Many retailers send out these civil demands to folks caught shoplifting. ...

When talking to a attorney does it cost money to see what can be done?

Many attorneys offer free initial consultation. The ones who charge a consultation fees will often deduct it from their fees if you retain them. ...

If the police screwed up my info 10 yrs ago, can they still hold me responsible for a traffic ticket?

The lesson here is to never ignore legal problems--they almost always get worse. The statute of limitation may have run on this ticket. Police...

I was am supervised in Illinois for a probation order in Missouri for a minor drug charge. I was switched to low risk. Question

Do not take any chances. Folks in legal trouble (being investigated or supervised for a crime) should not trust law enforcement with regard to...

How much time will I get if I have a probation violation. I was on probation for 5 years for manufacturing and delivering a CS.

There is no telling how much time you will get. It doesn't look good that you were on probation for a drug case and violated by picking up a new...

This is first time offence. i got a citation for shoplifting less then 30.00 from Walmart. Should I get a lawyer?

Yes. If you show up to court by yourself you will be the only one there without experience. Hire a pro to protect your rights and your record. ...

Im 19 and ive been thinking about joining the military but im on deferred felony probation for Criminal Mischief could I join?

You will have a difficult time joining the military. However, after your deferred probation is over, you should speak with recruiters from each of...

My son was suppose to get a retrial but his attorney scared us into taking a plea deal

The reason a judge goes through a plea colloquy is to make sure the defendant is making a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of his/her...

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