Hi, my friend and i were caught shoplifting in CT, the cops werent called.we want to know if theres a chance we'll get charged.

The odds are very low. You can be charged, if the store makes a complaint, but usually they involve the police immediately if they are going to...

You can find out by calling the court to see if this offense is waiverable, which means you can just pay it. It should be clear from the citation...

On the firearm background check, as a convicted felon; can I be found guilty for lying on the form If I check no felonies?

Are you being charged? If the form was not turned in you strong argument you did not complete the crime. But if you've been charged, you need to...

So I know its illegal for an 16 year old and a 20 year old to have sex or sexual contact . But is it illegal for them to date

It is not against the law for you to date, but may be unwise. You put yourself in a position where it easy to commit serious crimes when you date a...

What should I do or can I do for him not to be charged?

Make sure he gets an attorney and follows his attorney's advice. That's the best thing you can do for him at this point.

I have been charged with agervated assault and the want the other person to come to the bonding hearing what can they say to get

Probably not going to be that easy. If this person's testimony is the only evidence against you, and he or she recants, the case against you may be...

Can i be arrested

The police can arrest you as long as there is an outstanding warrant. If the facts are such that the police or prosecutor will drop the charge in...

If you are represented by an attorney, you should ask him or her as knowledge of the local scene is important. First offender programs do not...

Do prior convictions carry into other states. (Do prior shoplifting charges in PA increase penalties for the same in OH)

Ohio theft laws are not "elevating" due to prior convictions. The level of the offense is determined by the amount involved. However, you can...

Am I violating probation if my first test in rehab comes back dirty?

Yes, you will technically be in violation. Many, many people test positive the first time and it is often overlooked provided future tests are...