Caught shoplifting first time ever age 18

Target's asset protection team has most likely forwarded your case information to local authorities, who will then forward it to the city attorney...

Will i need a legal imigration representation for first time shoplifting offense and was not arrested?

While you probably will not face severe consequences for the theft charges, this may jeopardize your immigration goals in the future as theft shows...

Will i need a layer to represent me on a first time shoplifting offense?

You are most likely chaged with a misdemeanor theft which carries a max penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000.00 fine. You realistically will...

When can a defendant negotiate with the prosecutor?

There is nothing prohibiting you from speaking directly with the prosecutor if you do not have an attorney representing you. Many defendants...

I got charged with obstruction of justice

Based on the facts you provided, it is possible but unlikely that this will get amended to a petty misdemeanor. The fact that you voluntarily...

You must be seen by a judge within 36 hours from the time of arrest, not including the day of arrest, holidays or weekends. In this case, if he...

What will happen when i go to court?

It's true that this case simply won't "go away" because your intentions were good. Generally speaking, it is an affirmative defense to underage...

Would this qualify as an assault?

I doubt this will qualify as an assault but you are certainly free to bring your complaint to law enforcement for reporting. Your city...

Persons charged with aiding an offender are considered equally culpable of the crime and are subject to the same punishment as the principal actor...

You are certainly free to make your complaint to law enforcement but whether this person is charged criminally is ultimately up to the city or...