What should I do about a $6 shoplifting charge?

While what you've described is very unfortunate, it may only be information that invokes sympathy and mitigates your case to a probation offer. It...

The attorney's answers above are correct. What I would add is that, if you truly paid down a large amount of the pending restitution, then there...

The answer, quite honestly, is: it depends. You are certainly correct that there are hearsay (and Confrontation Clause) problems when a victim...

If there is an court date on my summons from last year (2020) meant to be this year (2021) is that enough to drop the case?

While it would not result in a dismissal of your case, it might present a defense if you failed to appear in Court on that date and a warrant was...

The attorneys above are correct. The police cannot arrest someone a crime without probable cause to believe that person violated the law. More...

IIs it illegal to use my moms debt card if she dies?

Mr. Murrillo is correct. While you certainly could use your mother's money for funeral and other related expenses, you need to first make sure...

In order to overturn you plea, you will in some way need to demonstrate to the Court (in an official writing, and possibly also subject to an...

When criminal charges on a DUI are filed and someone is arrested, the DA's office submits a packet of evidence to the person's attorney, which...

The concern is less that this was underage drinking but more so that it was a DUI with a car accident and substantial property damage. DAs view...

Do I have to cooperate with police?

You are not required to speak with the police. But you would be subjecting yourself to personal charges if you lie to them or misdirect them...