What is the average for a first-time offense shoplifting charge?

It truly depends on the jurisdiction and more facts, but it is unlikely you will get jail time. Hire counsel. Even if it is 'merely' a municipal...

Appear over the phone for felony arraignment in San Diego ?

I am assuming that by San Diego County you mean in California. She needs a California attorney right away. Ignoring such warrants doesn't make them...

Additionally, in order to prevent in the future people from using your name, getting arrested, ending up where you are now, you can report with the...

Daughter has felony warrant while in rehab out of state

I agree with Talmage. Hire counsel ASAP. It will go far with the prosecutors that she is in rehab, particularly if the other felonies are drug...

Can a class D felony be dropped to a misdemeanor, on a prescription fraud charge?

I agree you must hire counsel immediately. This can be sometimes dealt with quickly and easily, sometimes they will require a conviction of more...

Can I own a weapon with an sis

Yes, you may own a weapon. However, Missouri will likely deny a CCW application. If SIS for a felony, you may still be able to get Florida CCW.

I forgot to validate 2hr mtlk pass bcoz of head injury & got a "fare violation summon", will this go as a criminal record?

This should be able to be amended. As we discussed on the phone when you called, I await a scan of the ticket.

My landlord rented to a drug dealer. All the other tenants informed him numerous times that they felt threatened.

It is very possible, depending on what type of warnings were given to them that they are liable. Big question is: did anybody actually get hurt?...

Can a Felony conviction be expunged in the state of Missouri, probation will be completed in two months.

A conviction can be expunged if it qualifies under the rather detailed law laid out in the Missouri Statutes. Felonies that qualify are related to...

Am I allowed to dance in between sets for exercise?

In addition to what Mr. Blasingem said, I'll add that your claim is better if you had been doing the dancing all along, and they just decided to...