Yes, you should be able to get a first offense misdemeanor theft expunged. However, keep in mind that the term "expunged" is inaccurate. Your...

First, get a lawyer as your son may have a defense to the charge. If he should plead or if the charges are found "true" ("true" is basically...

Oka so if the person didnt use any force or weapon to steal clothing a store they still can serve up to 180 days in jail?

That is the maximum for a misdemeanor theft charge, yes. That doesn't mean the person will get all 180, especially if this is a first offense. ...

How long can a person serve for robbing a clothing store, without a wepon?

If the charge is Theft then $200 will make it a first degree misdemeanor with a max of 180 days in jail. However, you used the term "robbing". If...

I took out a payday loan in 2008. Can they arrest me for failing to pay? I live in Ohio.

No, absent some criminal behavior you cannot be arrested for failing to pay a loan. However, you should still speak with an attorney as the debt...

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Typically you will work with your probation officer to set up house arrest. Work with him or her and explain your situation and see if you can get...

I have to complete community service and was told to report to a local church?

The technical answer is: you may have a point. The practical answer is: you won't find easier community service than sitting on a bench...

No. The arraignment is simply your first court appearance. The judge will inform you of all your legal rights (in some courts you may watch a...

After the judge makes a decision in a hit skip is there anything i can do?

It sounds like you are talking about what's called a bench trial - in other words, you went through a trial on the charge against you, but in front...

What does criminal tresspass carry for a juvenile that has been in a fight and on probation before?

All juvenile misdemeanors carry a maximum of 90 days in a detention center along with various other penalties the judge may impose such as fines,...