I got caught shoplifting at jc penny $111 dollars worth. i have no criminal record and no prior convictions of anything.

Successful completion of a diversionary program will allow you to get this off of your permanent record and so will having the adjudication withheld.

How do lesser included offenses work in criminal law?

Yes, but you can only be convicted of one or else there is a violation of the double jeopardy rule.

The policy maximum for both !!! You have done everything right so far so don't settle for anything less !!!

I was arrested for misd battery and felony agg assault for allegedly pointing a gun at my husband. What can I expect?

You can receive a 6 year prison sentence for these crimes assuming you have no prior record. As my colleagues mentioned above although your husband...

What happens when you've already been sentenced to jail but then an old violation comes up

The VOP is a new charge and therefore your boyfriend can receive more jail or even prison time for the new charge. Feel free to call me office for...

I failed PTI for not having my fines paid of 60 days prior i missed it by 78 dollars what should i expect?

Sometimes paying what you owe and begging for mercy is enough. Other arrangements can be made as well. Don't go about it without a lawyer.

Will attorney's take monthly payments for felony trial cases?

It depends on the attorney. I would continue to call around and do my best to negotiate with the attorney or his staff. Also you may want to seek...

How common is it for a victim slash witness to not show up for a deposition?

A deposition should have been sent out, but it is not required. If a subpoena was not sent than the witness does not need to appear in a criminal...

Will my roommates alleged felony drug poss. affect my cancer Medicade? He allegedly had a controlled substance. NOT OF MINE.

As long as you aren't being accused of possessing it or owning it you will have no problems with Medicade.

How much time does the court have to file charges after you been bailed out? This a felony case in the state of FL

The date of your arrest is what counts here and not when you were bailed out. The prosecutors (state attorneys) have 175 from the date of your...