What is the worst case scenario for a theft charge for thirty dollars?

Worst case scenario is that you will be sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in jail along with a fine of $2500. Consult with an Attorney who will...

You will be arraigned at your first court setting. At this arraignment you will be notified of the charge(s) against you and the possible...

Why do I have two general court sessions on a felony case?

Your next court date is likely for Report, Final Report, or something similar. At this point you have an Attorney to handle your matters, so just...

An Alford vs. North Carolina (best interest) guilty plea carries with it all the same ramifications as a regular guilty plea. With that being...

How to ask for and be granted pre-trial diversion in simple possession case?

Inform the Judge that you can't afford to retain an Attorney and you will be directed to complete an Affidavit of Indigency to determine your...

The sentences for an attempted crime, the crime itself, and an aggravated level of that crime are all different. For example; Attempted Rape is a...

Probation starts on the day you plead guilty and has nothing to do with whether you're in or out of custody. You should contact his Attorney for...

I just heard a lawyer/commentator on TV suggest that if jury nullification occurred and the charges of a high profile case was..

The word "probatable" is neither in Webster's or Black's Law Dictionaries. However, I have heard the word "probatable" spoken in reference to a...

I received 11months29days probation for misdemeanor theft under 500 in Tn. I smoked marijuana heavy before I got in trouble.

Your first drug screen will serve and a gauge for all others. So inform your Probation Officer of the last time you used as they are aware that...

Because this arrest/conviction is public record, there is nothing that can be done to prevent the publication of your friend's criminal conviction....