I was caught sholifting from kohl's i went to jac for a couple a hrs and i recieved a court date im under 18,will i go to jail?

If you were arrested in Broward County you have to apply for the Pre-Trial-Intervention program within 30 days of your arrignment. If you are in...

If you have a criminal history and are facing a burglary of an occupied dwelling charge, is there a mandatory jail sentence?

Burlary does not carry a minimum mandatory sentence. If your criminal punishment code score is over 44 the judge must impose a prison sentence. ...

What do I need to do? It was found that I have stolen $7750 from my place of work. Grand Theft 3rd degree felony.

1. If the promissory note does not recite lawful consideration it may be voided. 2. The threat of a criminal prosecution is called extortion: if...

If it is less than 10 days after sentencing your lawyer should file several post-trial motions: 3.580 New Trial, and 3.610 to arrest judgment. ...

Your Sixth Amendement right to counsel means the right to an attorney that you select. You can hire a private and discharge your Public Defender...

Should you take a plea bargain or ride it out?

Have your lawyer file a "C-4" motion to dismiss. A "C-4" forces the State to file a response and in that you'll see their entire case. The...

Should you take a plea bargain or ride it out?

Have your lawyer file a "C-4" motion to dismiss. A "C-4" forces the State to file a response and in that you'll see their entire case. The...

How many days does the federal courts have to file chargers Enter your question here. e.g., Do I need a real estate attorney?

Federal criminal procedure has a hearing called a "probable cause" hearing which you can demand. At the hearing the government has to demonstrate...

If i was going to trial for marijuana and gun found in my car if my brother came to court and said the gun and marjuana belong

If your brother testifies with immunity, then no. If he testifies without immunity: yes he can be charged. If he's lying then he'll be charged...

How do I request a mitigation of forfeiture for my Jeep that was seized by the D.E.A.?

Act now, today. Get a forfeiture book and file and Answer (response) with the Clerk of the Court and get it time stamped. If you don't respond...