I was recently caught shoplifting from Walmart items added up to 36$ cops were called first offence what should I do?

With an experienced criminal defense attorney, you should be able to avoid a conviction, provided you stay out of trouble. Hire the best criminal...

What will happen next?

Do NOT write anything further on-line about the facts of your case. You should retain an experienced white-collar criminal defense attorney who...

Once arraigned on an indictment, if the judge orders an competency exam, do they have the test done?

You really need to contact an attorney. Generally, whatever the judge orders will happen. So if a competency exam is ordered, one will be done. ...

Once you have been indicted and arrested do they have to take you before the court to be arraigned?

Federal cases are very different than state cases. White-collar federal cases are different as well. If someone is taken into custody on an...

Hire an attorney to file a motion for the return of fingerprints. In the mean time, get a copy of the register of actions from the court clerk. ...

Hire an attorney to file a motion to terminate your probation early.

The prison that my husband is at won't let his attorney call him.

Your husband has the right to speak with his attorney. The attorney should contact the warden's office.

If this is my first offense what could happen

You can be charged with felony offenses, that could land you in prison. However, your failure to receive notice of the suspension is a defense. ...

Violation of probation in another county?

Macomb Co. will petition the court for a probation violation and you will then have to appear before the sentencing judge in Macomb Co. You could...

I was involved in a fight 2 1/2 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything on charges, is it safe to say they aren't pursuing?

It is NOT safe to conclude that the case will not be pursued. After the police investigate, it goes to the Prosecutor for review.