What is the difference if I am summoned to court for shoplifting charges in a municipality? Do I still need a lawyer?

Penalties are generally more lenient in a municipal court, and there are greater opportunities for sealing convictions. You'll have a fairly good...

How long would I have to be on the run before I won't face my jail time

If you run and get caught after, say, 99 years, you will still face them charges.

Molotov cocktails in public street

It is indeed illegal, and the offense is felonious stupidity.

My ex wife has a recording of me threatening her and her property i didn't know she was recording me on her phone can she use it

Um...yeah she can: threats are one of the things a protection order is for. Stop threatening her, because it's gonna bounce back if she wants it to.

They may ask you to come in to the police station and accept the summons, but they're not going to mail it to you.

Misunderstanding turned into wrongly accused of dv colorado

Of course you know what to do: engage a lawyer.

How long do I hold onto police records and court documents?

If your cases are completely closed, and receipts are for a tax year already filed upon, I see no reason you shouldn't shred the stuff. The...

How do i defend myself in court?

If this is your first offense, and you were charged with possession of paraphernalia, you could ask the prosecutor if there is a diversion or...

Is it worth it to fight a 6-point violation on a minor's permit?

If you go to court and speak with the prosecutor (accompany your son), he or she is likely to reduce the charge by two points, or even more if you...

I need to vacate an old case in Arizona case was dismissed. 1 /2 ago on record I am disb

Colorado permits defendants to seal cases themselves; perhaps the Arizona state courts website has a similar service, and it's possible you may...