I was caught shoplifting with a friend about four years ago . sears sent me a civil demand letter and ignored it.

Assuming there was no criminal prosecution, this is not a criminal record. It may not be any record at all. You should consult an Immigration...

How to get estate attorny to give info.to me even if im not the pr

You are entitled to an accounting. I don't know when. Preparing such an accounting can be expensive and you don't want it done more often than you...

Seven years is seven years is seven years, not almost seven years. Sorry. The dates, though are from time of first offense to time of second...

Payday loan collections on "hot check"

In Wisconsin, the answer is "no." It depends on the state in which the check was written. I would hope the answer is no everywhere, but do not know...

Dicuss whether or not should a person waive a jury triall in lieu of a bench trial or not

I think I already answered you on this one. It depends on the facts, the criminal history, the judge and the prosecutor.

Will you get two different sentences if you are indicted with two counts of same charge?

One of these is for having a prohibited alcohol content or drug in your system. The other is a traditional DUI. You will only receive one penalty...

Discuss whether or not should a person waive a jury trial in lieu of a bench trial

Generally a trial to the judge is better if you did something wrong but technically did not break the law. Otherwise, juries are less likely to...

Can i apply for the dream act if i shop lfted ? How do i know if sears put it on my criminal record ?

If police were not involved, you do not have a criminal record from this. You can check your criminal record with the California Department of...

Me and my friend got a letter yesterday and it said we owed 150 for shoplifting but nothing about court do we still have to go?

See http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120347031996578719.html. Your parents, especially should read this. There is a law in most states, including...

City changed the street sign after reading my trial by declaration to sway the case in there direction. Can I go after damages?

The photographic evidence will help you win your current case. That they changed the sign is persuasive that the prior sign did not prohibit the...