I have an open Theft charge and just picked up an additional "attempted theft" charge, what do I plea?

Your plea should be not guilty until you have had a chance to consult with defense counsel. DO NOT plea guilty until an attorney has explained all...

Can I get arrested?

If the police are able to obtain a warrant based on probable cause to believe that your husband stole tools from his place of employment, your...

It is possible that you could be arrested for theft, which is a 1st degree misdemeanor and carries a maximum 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine....

Ineffective representation ?

Proving ineffective assistance of counsel is very hard to do. To reverse a conviction based on ineffective assistance of counsel, the person must...

Caught Shoplifting HELP!

Hiring an attorney is always a good idea. Petty theft is a 1st degree misdemeanor and carries a maximum of 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine. I...

Was caught with items worth less than 10 dollars at a local Wal-Mart and am being charged with petty theft in the first degree

Hiring an attorney is always a good idea. Petty theft is a 1st degree misdemeanor and carries a maximum of 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine. While...

Is there any legal action that i could take for being piblically humiliated and falsly accused of shoplifting?

There is likely no action you can take. Defamation (specifically slander) is the likeliest of actions you could pursue, but several elements must...