What happens now that I have my civil demand?

Paying the demand is no guarantee that your aunt won't be prosecuted for retail theft. Because there was no police involvement there probably...

My 16 year was caught shoplifting. Do we really have to pay the $250 civil demand?

Retailers do have the right to a civil remedy against shoplifters and, under parental responsibility laws, to collect from parents for the...

Can a public defender ask the tate to offer more time than what was going to be offered? is this legal?

Defense attorneys, and I mean public defenders, too, are not in the practice of selling out their clients, betraying their confidences, or...

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Court date January 12 for Drug paraphernalia, in Jackson county, Murphysboro,IL. How can I get a pro-bono lawyer to assist me?

You say that you received city tickets. If you "paid them off" I'm not exactly sure why you have a court date. That being said, there is probably...

If an item never leaves the store but is held in a closed hand or placed in a pocket, is this legally shoplifting?

A person doesn't have to leave the store for the offense of retail theft to be completed. Leaving the store only adds a presumption in favor of...

How long can I be detained without an arrest being made?

I agree with Mr. Greenberg. You were arguably arrested, "seized" for 4th amendment purposes, and have a basis to suppress evidence obtained in...

No you cannot have her statements thrown out just because they were made while under the influence. Admissibility and credibility are two...

Can I avoid license suspension and fines?

Act quickly in filing a motion to vacate the judgment and when you return to court (you have to find a way to make it there or at least have an...

Miranda rights question?????

Just like adults, minors must be read their Miranda rights before the police can begin "custodial interrogation." The person must have been in...

I need help im not sure if i got a ticket?

Yes you could have received a citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Not all municipal violations result in what may be deemed a formal...