What category does that fit into? what type of lawyer do i need how much is that potentially worth??

I agree that a civil rights attorney and/or criminal defense lawyer may be the best person(s) to assist you. I would suggest that you get a letter...

At your very first court date (i.e. arraignment) you will likely only be asked if you can afford an attorney and if you would like to see if you...

Do I still have a possibility to reduce my fines?

I would encourage you to contact and retain a criminal defense attorney in Baton Rouge as soon as possible. He or she will be able to explain the...

Should I just pled guilty, pay my fines, I really don't want to go to jail no record at all what happens from here

You need to meet with a criminal defense attorney right away. Misdemeanor theft exposes you to a maximum of six months in jail. An attorney may be...

How can I get another hearing officer? How can my daughter's voices be heard? How can I show the judge I have changed?

First, the hearing officer makes a recommendation to the Judge the case has been assigned to. The hearing officer's recommendation is not a final...

Does DCFS have to give me a copy, or at least let me read, the court order they have to interview my children?

DCFS does not rely on court orders to investigate alleged abuse and/or neglect of children. Someone calls in a report to DCFS and a determination...

What rights do I have and how can I get the most from this legally

Being that your daughter is in foster care, your case is governed by Louisiana's Children In Need of Care (CINC) statutes. There are two things I...

Why am I being sent to regular court instead of teen court, and can that be changed?

At this point, based on my understanding of the events that have happened so far, you have only been given a summons to appear in Court and not...