I was caught shoplifting, 1st criminal offense, is there a way to keep it off my record?
Yes, it may be possible to keep it off your record. First, any time you are found "not guilty" or otherwise have the charges dismissed, you would...
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Yes, it may be possible to keep it off your record. First, any time you are found "not guilty" or otherwise have the charges dismissed, you would...
It sounds like the Target did not call the police, which they could have done. It sounds like you got lucky. Do not test your luck by violating...
Yes, they can charge you with possession, but the important question is whether or not you will be convicted. With an aggressive defense, you can...
The statute of limitations is 2 years, but the charges were filed within 2 years so that will not help you. You may have other arguments in your...
The prosecutor will likely ask the judge in your case to schedule a court hearing called an Order to Show Cause (OSC). At the OSC hearing you will...
The criminal justice system has many possible outcomes so it is hard to say what exactly will happen. Generally, we know that she will have to go...
Yes, it is legal, but that doesn't mean it is a good idea. Parents often find other ways of ruining a relationship without getting the courts or...
No, you would not receive a second charge if you have already been charged. However, if you, yourself plan on pleading "not guilty" then you would...
No, you cannot file anything with the police that will suddenly make them realize that someone is lying. You have to prove it to them with...
Yes, you could challenge the jurisdiction. However, it might be difficult to do without admitting that the items are stolen. For example, if the...