Will a public defender fight for their client in court?

Most public defenders are excellent attorneys. Most of them fight aggressively for their clients in court. The issue is that many public defenders...

Will a person serve time for first offense felony theft?

Maybe, maybe not. There are too many variables to be able to answer your question in any meaningful way. What we know for sure is that a person...

No one can tell you what your sentence will be. You shouldn't be so quick to just plead guilty though. A theft conviction will stick with you...

Keep quiet and avoid that store and that entire area. You probably caught a big break here. Think more about your actions next time. If you are...

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If you are convicted of speeding in California, it will likely end up on your record in Minnesota. Do what you can to avoid that. Consult with a...

If I was subpeanaed in a domestic violence case as a material witness and did not show up,after being subpeaned.court was contin

You need to get a lawyer retained to represent you and answer this question. There is too much going on here for just a quick Avvo answer.

What to do when husband gets arrested for assult when the officer is the one who commited the assult

Retain an experienced lawyer for him right away. First priority is to deal with the allegations against your husband. Then later deal with how to...

What should you do if you're accused of theft in a retail establishment?

Don't sign anything. Don't say anything. Don't pay anything. Retain an experienced attorney right away.

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My boyfriend was caught having stolen copper in my neighbors garage. He stole from a construction site.

Do not discuss specific facts on this public website. It's possible that the police might investigate your involvement in all of this. Do not talk...

You may or may not be asked to submit to booking and fingerprinting at your first court date. Sometimes fingerprinting is overlooked in these...