DO I need to do any community service? and when should I do that? before going to court or after???

Very vague question but you probably don't HAVE to do community service until it is imposed by the Court. If your case is still pending your only...

Will the judge have me take a drug test

You will probably have to drug test at some point in your legal proceeding. If the test is not long after your arrest the Court will usually be...

Don't plea to anything and get a lawyer. Retail fraud is an awful charge to have stick because it indicates dishonesty. Regarding the civil demand...

It would definitely benefit you to have a lawyer involved. Worst case scenario, if a warrant has issued, an attorney should be able to walk you...

You're probably out of luck on the record of your arrest. However, most applications, as I understand it, will ask about convictions not arrests....

In an assult case the judge ordered retitution held in abeyence what does this mean

Sometimes it’s confusing for clients when judges use that terminology. It typically means the issue is one that will be decided at a later date....

Do i need a criminal defense attorney?

I dealt with a case similar to this earlier today. This may form the foundation for some type of stalking or harassment charge. Before charges are...

I was driving and got busted with small amout of weed on me. I was in PA at the time. I live in MI. Did no jail time at the tim

It is my understanding that in Michigan only offenses with a maximum penalty of 93 days or more appear on the State's system. You may want to try...

If a minor is arrested and he is not read his Miranda rights during any of the processes of being arrested, what would happen?

I agree with experienced counsel in this thread. As attorneys this is a common question we get. Though we have a job to review all reports and...

How do I get a Public Defender for a retail fraud offense? Arraignment 1/8. Should s/he be @ arraignment?

You have to request a public defender at your arraignment. Most Judges will enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf or advise you to plea as...