Do adults who are adjudicated as juveniles for unlawful sexual contact misdemeanor have to take a sexual history polygraph?

In every case involving a conviction or adjudication that I have ever handled, that person had to take polygraphs.

When will I find out if state picks up case?

You have been charged by the state with the protection order violation. Your concern should be whether the DA adds the 3rd Degree assault back...

Why can a store threaten me after iwas busted shop lifting for $50 andnot call the police then threaten me with a lawyer

All big stores have this procedure. If you do not pay their fine the store may refer the matter to the police. Whether the cops will charge you...

What kind of trouble will I get in if I was just cited for 120$ worth of groceries walking out, but have no priors at all?

You need an attorney to make sure you get the best outcome possible. Try to get a plea that allows for a deferred judgment so that the case can be...

Will theft stay on my permanent record?

Juvenile delinquency records are not available to the public. The sealing statutes now in effect will allow you to seal a theft conviction in the...

On a DV deferred you cannot possess a gun. After successful completion, you can possess again. At that time you can seal the case.

Can I travel out of state with a rescheduled traffic court date?

No worries. TSA doesn't care if you have a traffic ticket.

Get a lawyer to meet with the Det with you so you don't say anything incriminating. Otherwise, a warrant will go probably go out, especially if...

The recent case that ruled that a MM card allowed probationers to use pot has not extended that ruling to parole. If you get a MM card, you may be...

Can home detention be an alternative sentence for a failed probation sentence for a misdemeanor 1 ?

In Home Detention is a permissible sentence. However, many judges do not use it because it doesn't feel like punishment to them.