My 18y/o son was caught "shoplifting". First time for this. Will he need a lawyer?

My advice is don't pay the civil demand. Your son doesn't owe the store anything unless they sue him in court and win a judgment against him. This...

What can i look forward to as my punishment from the judge.

The maximum penalty for petty larceny (under $500) in Missouri is 1 year in jail and a fine of $1,000. If you go to court on your own, without an...

Does an inaccurate date and time on a uniform citation invalidate the citation?

Errors on a citation can be corrected by the police officer or the prosecuting attorney at any time, up to and including the day of trial. In...

How can i see if a neglect charge is taken off my record

It sounds like you're saying you were charged with a crime and you want to know if it will appear on your criminal record. You can purchase a copy...

What happens if I have been caught shoplifting with in a 2 months time fram while on probation?

Yes, you definitely are at risk of going to jail, now that you have violated probation twice. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon...

I was arrested for stealing today

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you. If you have no prior convictions for stealing, larceny, theft, or shoplifting, it's...

Speeding ticket - was not asked to sign the ticket. Do I have legal grounds to dispute the ticket simply for that reason?

Not signing the ticket is not grounds for dismissal of the ticket. Hire a traffic ticket attorney located in the city or county where you received...

I have been charged with 3rd degree assault and i am about to go into a trial, what should i expect?

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Without an attorney, there will be no one in that courtroom looking out for your...

Your conviction does not qualify for expungement (removal from criminal record) in Missouri.

Got caught shoplifting items of 26.83. Didnt get arrested but got a citation. Will this be on my record? What happens in court?

Yes, you definitely need to hire an attorney to keep this off your criminal record. The potential sentence for misdemeanor stealing (under $500)...