What can I do if a detective is blackmaling me

Good. Keep it that way and do what Mr. Harkess suggests: lawyer up.

If your probation requires testing for alcohol, chances are better than even they're not just trying to discover your preferred adult beverage.

When a criminal defense lawyer files a motion, the state must always be notified...is that correct?

Yes, that is absobloominlutely correct.

Should i try to see if taking a driving course will reduce my charge or try to get the ticket dropped all together?

If the other passengers support your version of events, consider taking them to court with you at your arraignment, or bring notarized statements...

Can goods not offered for public sale still be considered shoplifting as in testers or displays

Sounds like she was charged with theft, per your own description. You're right: shoplifting in Arkansas appears to require the element that the...

Misdameanor supervised probation question

Violating probation subjects you to the full penalty of the crime of which you were convicted. Colorado is unlikely to extradite you from any state.

Will I get drug tested? Active warrant for dui

If you have pre-trial conditions including drug testing, yes, I believe they will ask you to submit to a test.

I hope you don't mind, but I've added a Missouri tag to your question, because that state's law governs, and unless also licensed in Missouri, a...

What are the penalties for Colorado Law 42-4-705?

The statute concerns yielding right of way to emergency and construction vehicles. If your wife wasn't also charged with careless driving, it's a...

I got caught shoplifting over a week ago at kohls, and I got my civil demands letter in the mail already.

Most likely you'll have two demand letters to contribute to the recycling bin. That's all you should contribute.