What are my next steps in a shoplifting issue?

At the court date, don't admit the theft, but do tell the prosecutor (you'll have a chance to speak with him or her) that you've never done this...

If I'm on a deference in one county, and get a ticket in another, will it appear on my record in the first county?

Any speeding ticket below six points should not affect your deferred sentence. If it's six or more, it could, but it may not be discovered during...

What should my husband expect for a 17-126 harassment charge ?

If you describe events accurately and fully, you husband should expect to defend, ideally with the help of a lawyer, what sounds like a bogus...

Can my sister still file charges against me?

It's up to law enforcement, not your sister, to file criminal charges in Colorado, like most places. If she talked them out of filing two years...

What happens to restuition once you're off probation?

If you don't continue making payments, or don't arrange for regular payments, yes, it can go to collections.

I was asked via a phone call to come down for an interview at the station with a detective . Do I have to go ? If I don't ?

Unless cooperation is mandated by terms of your plea agreement, you may just politely reply, no thanks.

What happens if I was charged with "Driving Under Restraint" while on vacation in CO, but live in AZ?

If your Arizona license is the one under restraint, you'll need to ask an Arizona lawyer about these impacts. Arizona has been a member of the...

Unlikely to be extradited, but you won't like what happens next time you need to renew your license.

Am I overpaying for criminal defense lawyer?

Though they are probably out there somewhere, I know of no lawyer who gives a discount, say for a murder case as an example, because their client...

I don't think it will be a felony (and I hope someone else will correct that impression if false), but if he's got three or more tickets for that...