Im being charger with civil demand after I was caught shoplifting. Im 18 what can I do to take care of this without paying.

The following is excerpted from my blog at www.bangerterlaw.com: What you’ve just received is known as a “civil demand letter.” Shoplifting...

I have been off probation for over three years. I think I owe restitution. Can I get my records expunged or sealed.

There must be three years between your last court involvement and your application to seal your record. However, if you have not paid restitution...

I think I was caught stealing but the workers didn't say anything. Did they call the police? Are they looking for me?

There is no way for anyone to know if you were actually caught stealing. If the police or anyone else contact you to ask about the incident, talk...

Got arrested for petty theft and am currently employed at Spencer's Gifts. Will they be notified?

If for some reason your employer does another background check then it will probably show up. It is unlikely that the police or the victim will...

I have one petty theft that's a misdemeanor and one criminal trust passing is it definite that i can get it expunged

Under the recently-enacted changes to expungement law, you can have up to two different misdemeanors sealed. So, while I can't say "definite"...

Can drug possession charges be given to someone who is just visiting a friend?

As Mr. Palumbo has said, unless there are more facts than you have given the state will have a very weak case against you for possession. In the...

Sealing a dismissed minor misdemeanor

The answer is that it depends on your judge. When you apply for an expungement, every judge will do a background check and have the probation...

It is possible to withdraw your guilty plea. In fact, you have a much greater chance of the judge allowing you to withdraw your plea before your...

If their a 16 yr old wanted to send naked pic of herself to a 19 yr old cell phone can the 19 yr old get into trouble for that

Yes, you can get into a huge amount of trouble, including possibly getting yourself labeled as a sex offender. Don't do it. @BangerterLaw

I am trying to start the process of getting a lawyer to get my drug paraphernalia expunged off my record.

With no other criminal record, you will be eligible to apply to have your paraphernalia charged expunged one year after your last court...