Is it even petite theft?

I am afraid so - petty theft or any theft can be proven by establishing that you kept someone else's property, intending to appropriate it to...

I have two misdemeanor dui's on an otherwise clean record. I'm considering retiring and migrating to latin America.

I like this question because entering foreign countries is something not often considered at the time a person pleads guilty. It should be! We have...

Your question is one being asked more frequently as Idaho boarders Washington, Oregon and Montana - all states that have medicinal marijuana and in...

I'm moving to Washington and (attempting to) get a medical marijuana prescription. I'm on probation. Will this be an issue?

Moving to Washington will likely take the permission of your probation officer and an agreement (Interstate Compact) if you are on FELONY probation...

Without returning to the state I have warrants in, can I turn my self in, or get this taking care of?

This is a fairly common problem - but the solution will largely depend upon the actual charges. If you have been charged with felony offenses, you...

Can they give my husband a burglary charge when he had money on him??

Sounds like they already did! Yes, the state can charge your husband, it is not a defense to burglary that you had money in your pocket. Burglary...

Jail time for shoplifting?

Shoplifting is a minor offense - at least the first time. Obviously the law considers subsequent crimes to be more serious, so you can expect more...

Um grand theft question

You probably have good reason to be scared. If you take money from people promising to deliver product but never intend to produce products, the...

Probation violations

Generally, the state will not extradite a person on a misdemeanor warrant. In theory it would be possible, but it is not likely to happen. The best...

Theft question

It can take time for an investigation to be completed and charges filed or not filed. Typically the investigators put together a report and send it...