I ate at Walmart and I was stopped by a security guard. What will happen?

What you are describing is a "Theft" under GA law Sect. 16-8-2, which is that a person commits a theft by unlawfully taking the property of another...

Can Walmart make me pay $250 dollars for stealing a $30 video game?

"Stealing" in Missouri, of any item of a value less than $500 (in most cases) is a misdemeanor under Sect. 570.030, punishable by a fine of up to...

In Florida v. Bostick, the United States Supreme Court said that it is not a seizure for police to ask of a person their identity - as long as...

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IF am a passenger in a car, and its pulled over, do I have to give the cop my info or ID?

The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that it is not a seizure for an officer to ask for a person's identification as long as there is no message...

Whats is the prospects for seventeen years old convicted of 1st degree murder aslo two counts of conspiracy use of firearm ?

A person convicted of first degree murder in Virginia could potentially be the death penalty depending on the identity of the victim. Short of...

Can a prosecutor drop your charges?

The short answer to your question is "Yes," a prosecutor may dismiss the charges against you. Typically when they've charged the case they intend...

I was raped by my brother years ago when I was 15 years old, Can I still do something about this now that I am 40+ yrs old?

There is typically a statute of limitations for pursuing a crime, but in cases of sexual assault the time that statute runs is when the crime is...

What is the best way to approach a first time charge for a minor?

Any time a person is charged with a felony, be it adult or juvenile, the consequences are significant. I understand your instinct may be to...

I sadly have a misdemeanor and 2 year probabtion.Is there anyway that can go away?

Typically, once you have been sentenced it is unlikely the court would amend the sentence to make your penalty less onerous - either what you are...

3 DWI Probation violations. What will happen

After a person is convicted of a crime (either through a plea of guilt or a trial and conviction), the court may sentence them to jail and...