Do police have the right to talk to a minor without parents present

It can be allowed under many circumstances, but the court hearing the case may consider any confession to be involuntary and therefore inadmissible...

Shoplifting under $30 Cops called but didn't get taken in? Minor and first time and worried

You should have received a ticket (citation), which will say when your court date is. Depending on which court hears your case and your record,...

The Nebraska law on point can be found at http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=29-3523. Paragraph 3(b) states that an arrest...

If the question is whether you have been convicted of a court-martial for a Summary Court-Martial finding of guilty, the answer is yes. If the...

How can I prove my innocence the stuff had to be thrown in my purse in the other room

This will require an in-depth look from an attorney. You need to retain one immediately.

Can a first offense shoplifting charge be expunged?

Shoplifting is considered a crime of dishonesty, therefore a shoplifting conviction can impair a person's ability to be employed in certain...

Is a 14% rent late fee considered excessive? Or is this illegal? If so, what can I do?

Nebraska statutes do not provide for what amounts a landlord can charge for late fees. I found a case decided last month in the Nebraska Supreme...

What recourse do we have?

You need to consult an attorney. AVVO has a feature to find an attorney in your area with the specialty area of practice (real estate), you need. ...

What is the likely "outcome" of the case if I go to court rather than pay the fine and admit guilt?

Nobody can say for sure what will happen if you contest the charge. The maximum punishment authorized for a Class III misdemeanor is 3 months in...

Can they do this and what is my recourse if any?

They do not need to read you your rights since it was not a criminal case. So yes, they do have evidence, your statement. That is the most...