In your experience, how likely will someone get jail time if they have a clean record with a misdemeanor b retail theft charge?

Jail may not be likely for a first time offense, but good luck finding a job once your criminal record shows that you stole $400 form an employer....

I agree that it is excessive, but the Utah legislature has defined the crime that way. You may want to see if you qualify for a "plea in abeyance."...

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Can i get a cased dissmissed on the bassis of the court ordering multiple pre trials the judge also stating we need to follow ru

Having multiple pretrials is not a proper basis for a case to be dismissed. There may be other defenses available to you; you should talk to a...

Correction. My boyfriend got his vehicle stolen at gun point. Is that considered violent for form i918?

He could qualify for a U visa if the prosecutor signs off on the application. My answer to whether or not marriage would change anything would...

Can a po call you back after they've signed you off?

Until the judge and the court officially ends probation, then probation is not over. Your PO can make recommendations, but that is not the official...

How long do we have to wait for a background check to get approved on his legal adjustment status?

The current presidential administration is trying to make it as hard as possible for people to adjust status. USCIS can drag this out for a while,...

What happens if you’re on probabtion for paraphernalia charge and you violate that probabtion by getting a dui & paraphernalia

He can expect the court from the first case to file an "Order to Show Cause" which means he will have to go back to that court. There is a high...

WI'll Nebraska get me from utah?

It is up to Nebraska courts and law enforcement to decide whether or not they will issue a warrant. If Nebraska does issue a warrant, police...

Arrested for traffic warrants & was not read rights. Was charged w/ possession of c/s in correctional facility during booking.

Once a person pleads guilty to a charge, it is too late at sentencing to modify the charge. That must be done before a guilty plea is entered.

Most judges would not impose jail for a first time offender, but shoplifting or retail theft is a crime of dishonesty and does not look good when...