I agree with Mr. Mullenix completely. I would also point out that you don't mention for which offense you are hopefully being released really...

I got caught for stealing from Walmart, cops called?

A number of things could happen. Which one will happen depends on a number of things. No lawyer can predict the future. A lawyer can help...

I am guessing that you are reading from a computer entry. Probably from the Circuit Clerk's Office or from the Jail describing a court action....

You ask two questions here. Let me take them one at a time. Is First Offender Probation considered a large sentence for an empty bag with meth...

My husband is being released tmrrow but Christian county IL is picking him up on a federal warrant how long will he be there ?

He needs a lawyer immediately. There are a lot of things that are uncertain. He needs a lawyer who can start looking into it and giving you...

Is there a way to get a charge dropped after officers are called under false pretenses?

It's unclear what you mean by "under false pretenses." And the specific facts of the stop will really be crucial. At the outset, I need to say...

Will my husband go to jail if he was arrested stealing over $100 at Walmart and this was a first time offense?

Mr. Novak is completely correct. You should retain an attorney and take nothing for granted in court.

Will I need a parent if I want to file a police report on child pornography?

You don't reveal your age or hers. It's also not clear to me if she is sending photos that show nudity of yourself, herself, or someone else....

It's a common question here on AVVO. So common I took a previous answer and turned it into a blog post. I am pasting the relevant section of the...

He needs a lawyer, and he needs to shut up immediately. Everything said will be used against him. Get him into a criminal defense lawyer's...