What are my options?

You need to speak with and hire a capable attorney experienced in criminal and family law. Based on the limited facts presented no one here will be...

Do I have to pay them

You don't have to pay, although you're welcome to if you want to play it safe. Generally, companies do not sue over these small amounts because the...

Criminal record

If you remember what you were convicted of you'll know whether or not you have a criminal record. If it was an actual crime- yes. If it was just a...

E felony. First time offender. Will she get jail time

No one can give you any real advice without knowing more about the case.

If someone accepts a charge and the time they are getting does the codefendant go back to court when they issue a new court date

Yes you still need to go back. HE is taking the plea, not you, so you still have to fight the case. I guess it's possible that the DA will dismiss...

How could I fix this im scared to

Get a good lawyer on this ASAP to make sure that whatever happens it doesn't have any bad immigration consequences. A good attorney should be able...

Is marijuana decriminalized in NYC?

Marijuana is decriminalized in theory. Even though the law says you can and should only be arrested in certain circumstances, if a cop finds...

Disclose or not?

If the only question is about convictions, and you don't have any yet then you can certainly say no. But generally employers also ask if you have...

Do you think it will help my case if there's no videotape of me taken the item I was accused of stealing?

A lack of solid video evidence certainly can't hurt. But most criminal cases don't involve videotape evidence and prosecutors still get...

If this is a simple shoplifting case then you may be able to get it dismissed via an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal or reduced to a...