Is a payback agreement the best route for the Chair who withdrew up to $3,000 for gambling from a non-profit?

Yes an agreement in which the alleged wrongdoer acknowledges the embezzlement and agrees to "pay back" the organization is an acceptable way to...

Is it common to plead guilty the day of trial.?

It is not unusual to enter a change of plea on the day the case is set for trial. Most of the factors needed to make the choice should be...

Shoplifting

It should not show based on the specific facts that you have provided.

If a girl sent me a text stating that she was raped by her mothers boyfriend since she was 9 years old what should i do ?

Contact law enforcement or a local support group ASAP.

I have an expungement interview (not the hearing in front of the judge) with community control. Will I be drug tested?

Local law and policy will govern if a drug test is a prerequisite to the expungement process. Best to be drug free in any case.

Do rape shield laws keep the name of the alleged victim secret even from the accused?

No, the ID of the accuser is required and this is supported by the Confrontation clause of the Constitution.

We both signed an order that says he can claim kids on taxes. He was fired and didn't work in 2013 so can he still claim them?

The governs unless and until a subsequent court order is entered. The "new " order should provide for more "what if" scenarios.

DIY is NEVER a good idea when confronted by Law enforcement. Consult and retain an experienced local criminal defense attorney ASAP.

Defense advocating this matter begins with a complete review of the background that led to the situation. Complex questions require complex...

Can a voice recording be admitted in a criminal case.

Yes, if it is relevant and a proper foundation is in place. These are evidentiary concepts and as such they are dynamic to the environment. The...