My 17 yr old was arrested for shoplifting and I paid a $1000 fine to keep from going to court. how long will this stay on record

If your child received court supervision, she will have to wait 5 years after her term of supervision ends before she can petition for an...

Theft of $2000 could be charged as a Class 3 felony punishable by 2-5 years in prison. This offense is probationable. Any jail time would depend on...

Can you be convicted of attmepted murder when the only witness is the defendent and she had no marks on her body at all?

If this person is believed by the judge or jury, the state may be able to obtain a conviction. The defense attorney will need to know why this...

Is criminal defacement of proprty expungable?

That particular offense is eligible to be expunged since you received court supervision. However, your criminal history will also factor into...

Revoke license and on probation 4 dui. im kids was sick so i had 2 go 2 the store 2 get some meds got pulled over 4 no sit belt

Assuming this is your first driving on a revoked, you are eligible for supervision and will probably not go to jail. If this is not your first,...

Your son's license will be suspended if he pleads guilty to any alcohol related related offense. This is true whether he was driving or not and...

How is my freind getting charged with full robbery when she never accually robbed anyone?

She is being charged under the accountability theory. The State will allege the common scheme was to rob/burglarize the house and that your friend...

Can I give my fifteen year old daughter permission to date a twenty year old man?

You can certainly give permission. However, you would open the 20 year old to criminal liability if there is any sexual contact (consensual or...

How can i get a job in a warehouse with a felony?

A felony conviction will stay with you forever. Some felonies are eligible for sealing or expungement, but those are usually drug and prostitution...

Whether your DUI appears on your driving abstract will depend on the period of time between your plea and the review of your record. It will take...