I need help. Shoplifting in Ohio, first offense

You need to hire an attorney. It is often possible to avoid conviction on a first time, non-violent offense through some form of diversion program....

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This what is known as a civil demand letter. It's true, they could sue you for a portion of the cost of loss prevention, but the probably won't....

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No lawyer no$.court feb3.misdemeanor marijuana and paraphenellia.need to move back home to o.k.

If cannot afford an attorney, hopefully you qualify to have an attorney assigned. Ask the court to give you a lawyer at your first court date. If...

Wanting to get a New Mexico State criminal case and having a hell of a time getting the whole case file... Any solutions ?

Do you know which court? If all you have is a name, a commercial background check may be the only option for finding out where the file is. If you...

Provisional License is going to be suspended for thirty days for first speeding ticket. What do I do to fight this?

And this is why you should get a lawyer in the first place. There are often secondary consequences to simply admitting a violation and paying a...

Chances of getting first offenders probation terminated early?

The key factor here, which we know nothing about, is the judge. It is certainly within the judge's power to grant a motion for early termination...

My sister has two duis with child in car she did six months in jail and was ordered away from her child. Recently

It is likely the investigation will lead to an abuse and/or neglect proceeding, which could result in the termination of her parental rights. It is...

Yes, you should get an attorney. It is typically possible to avoid a conviction on a first time non-violent offense, even if you are factually...

Yes, you can revoke your consent. Yes, you can consent to a partial search but not to a full search, but this will not be retroactive. Any...

You should retain an attorney. How much it will cost depends upon the attorney.