Accused of retail theft but not true. Store made a mistake. Police involved. What should we do?

If she owes the balance on the dress, then she should pay it. If she has already paid in full, then she should pay nothing more. If she has not...

Thay can absolutely charge you; whether you will be convicted will depend upon a number of factors, including whether you are represented by an...

If you truly have a provable defamation case with provable damages, you can secure counsel with a contingency fee agreement. Get an attorney with...

I WAS ARRESTED FOR RETAIL THEFT LESS THEN 300.00 FIRST OFFENSE. I HAD PUBLIC DEFENDER AND JUDGE GAVE ME DEFFERRED PROGRAM WITH

You must file a Petition to expunge the arrest. Because the disposition is a dismissal, there is actually no waiting period before filing the...

Do I have a case against a car dealer if he charged me $10K over the sticker price?

It sounds like you were swindled. Call the Cook County state's attorney's office, they have an elder abuse division and can tell you whether they...

Can I put in a mtion to suppress in prelimiminary hearing

You cannot file a motion to suppress at the preliminary hearing stage. Moreover, the judge will likely preclude or limit any questioning designed...

Can a class 3 felony forgery be expunged if it happen over 20years ago. I recieved probation. Completed satisfactory

You need to hire an attorney to prepare and file a Petition for Executive Clemency as felony convictions cannot be expunged. Consultations are...

Is it appropriate to put non-specific damages in initial complaint?

It is fine to request "in excess of $30,000" to meet the jurisdictional requirement for filing in Law Division. However, if you can do so in good...

Can the police push their way in my home for someone who don't go to court and don't live here without my consent or warrant

Your question is confusing because you first say there was no warrant, but then you say there was. Depending on where the paraphernalia was found,...

Please advise if my 17 year old son civil right was violated? Taken to police department for no reason.

From what you state, he may very well have a viable motion to suppress the brethalyzer based upon a 4th Amendment violation in connection with the...