Cops are not lawyers, yet they often talk with such authority. If you retain an attorney, it's their job to look out for your best intersection;...

Is it likely that will be fined anymore when I appear in court, aside from the fine listed on the citation?

Since fines are negotiable, an attorney can negotiate the amounts on your behalf with the prosecutor. Court fees, on the other hand, are mandatory...

How do I start to get my record expunged?

There may be legal aid clinics to help you with the process. Good luck.

If MI is like IL, your arrest will remain on public record until you petition the court to have it removed. An attorney can help you with the...

If NC is like IL, then the only way to remove an arrest with no conviction is through the expungement process. It looks like you're well past the...

In the Judicial System, what is a Final Disposition?

Final Disposition is how the case ended, e.g., finding of guilty. If GA is like IL, go to the court clerk to get either the case record or...

Can I pass the background check?

Based on what you provided, if they run a criminal background check, then it won't show up on the public record provided by the county court clerk...

What type of sentencing am I looking at for a first time no prior $40 retail theft charge?

If this is your only offense, then chances are high you will be offered supervision. Assuming you complete the supervision satisfactorily, do keep...

So my license was suspended because of 1 missed court date i had no knowledge of it what will happen when i go to court?

Assuming you got a ticket for driving on a suspended license, this is a Class A misdemeanor and considered a serious traffic offense. The maximum...

Credit card stolen. ?

You may want to consider taking necessary steps to prevent ID theft. Filing a police report would prove useful should someone try to steal your...