Would I get arrested if I confessed that I lied and filed a false complaint that he broke things in our apartment?

You certainly could, filing a false report is a crime. If you're considering this, you should hire an attorney to discuss the pros and cons of...

Once a stalking complaint is made to the police, what happens to the accused?

Oftentimes nothing at all, it depends on how serious the police take the case. If they investigate and they believe the accused has committed a...

While your possession of the monthly card may not technically be a defense, it's certainly an important factor to be determined during plea...

Can I get theft charges removed from my record?

It all depends on what you were actually convicted of. If it's a violation (ex: Disorderly Conduct) then no, it should be sealed. If you got an ACD...

How do i drop charges on my boyfriend he is in the bookings already

The best way to think about this is to remember that you never actually brought the charges, the DA's office did. They're not going to dismiss...

Short answer: no. Long answer: no. But you'd be surprised how often people do try to pull this type of stuff. It often results in additional...

Should I go beyond a public defender (i.e. hire a lawyer) to try and convert a class A misdem to ACD or infraction?

It comes down to this: do you want to be one of over 100 plus clients the public defender has, or would you rather your case get the personalized...

What charges can we press? Today my boyfriend and i were walking and some of his old acquaintances from high school

If they were arrested then the DA will press charges and the court will (most likely) issue restraining orders. You will then be contacted by the...

Misdemeanor

I assume you mean you want to "plead guilty." That thought is understandable when you know you did what you're accused of. But simply pleading...

Will a A or B misdemeanor give me a record & affect applic . for citizenship I am a P. resident already will I have a record.

Don't take this deal without running it by an immigration attorney as well as your criminal attorney. Immigration courts often look to all the...