I NEED A LAWYER WHO WANTS TO TRY AND WIN A CASE THAT I HAVE ALLREADY TOOK A PLEA BARGAIN I HAVE ACREDIABLE NEW EVIDENCE ,

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Do I need an attorney for filing arrears and contempt of court for old and new child support?

You can ask DSS if they would be willing to enforce the arrearages (i.e., criminal charge for nonpayment of child support). But as far as contempt...

Shoplifting ?

As others have answered, shoplifting is a crime. They are not under any obligation to resolve it privately and without reporting it to police.

People have a right to court-appointed counsel (e.g., the public defender's office) when facing criminal charges, but there is usually no right to...

Im on supervised probation already and am being accused of stealing from a family member who says she's going to call the law

She can file a report and law enforcement may investigate it, but it’s up to the County Attorney whether to file criminal charges.

What Can I do to possibly drop or make sure I’m in a position to seal my charges?

You need an attorney to help you navigate this process and to get you the best possible outcome. Only an attorney can tell you if there are...

Can a company be liable for civil damages if an employee uses a company truck to stalk and harass a domestic violence victim?

Generally employers are not liable for actions of employees that occur outside the scope of their employment. If, however, you have made them...

Is it normal for when an inmate is being transported from one state to the next that they stop at a jail on the way?

When someone is being extradited, they are at the mercy of the county sheriff doing the transporting. It may be that they took a side trip to...

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17 year old nephew . Wants to live with his aunt and uncle. Mom kicked him out. Dad abandoned.

Talk to a family law attorney near you about a guardianship and conservatorship.