Can the court prevent me from possible income? If I have a seven o'clock cerfew as part of my bond.

Yes, the court can set a 7 pm curfew on a bond. On the other hand, if you have a legitimate job that you can work and you can provide proof, most...

16 first offense shoplifting $9.50 pair of earrings, what is the likely consequence?

Don't wait for the papers. Hire a lawyer now. There may be a way to avoid the charges rather than just sitting back and waiting for the court...

What is going to happen to me?

It is critical that you get your parents involved ASAP. Most people do not realize that your juvenile record is not sealed until your 31st...

16 and caught shoplifting a $9.50 pair of earrings, cops called, what is going to happen?

It is critical that you get your parents involved ASAP. Most people do not realize that your juvenile record is not sealed until your 31st...

I'm not really understanding what evidence is hearsay. If the evidence is truly hearsay, under the Michigan Rules of Evidence definition, you are...

Retail fraud civil demand letter

I agree with the previous answer; however, I'm wondering why you are even asking the question. Why hasn't your lawyer explained to you why you...

Shoplifting

Do you just want to get it over with or do you not want to go to jail? Your positions are inconsistent. Just getting a criminal case "over with"...

I was caught shoplifting and i have a arraignment. The charges were simple larceny and the value of the stuff was 60 dollars.

The fine is the least of your worries. I would be more concerned about having a theft related crime on your criminal history. With how readily...

Does an arrest automatically violate my probation?

Some judge's take a position that an arrest alone is sufficient to violation probation but that is rare. The fact that you are charged with...

If a person is seeking a personal protection order against me and she may be a dual citizen but is not a resident of Michigan,

Yes, her citizenship would not prevent her from getting a PPO against you. Having a PPO against you can be a very big problem. Once a person gets...