Should I hire an attorney for shoplifting charges??

You should hire an attorney. I agree with the other two answers. In addition I would add that this is not something you want on your record. When...

Can you use a Telephonic Witness to authenticate & lay foundation for evidence at Trial?

I agree with the other two attorney's. It would be tough to tell who the person on the phone is so I don't see how they could authenticate anything.

It is always a possibility it would depend on the judge and the prosecutor but it is unlikely. You would probably be better off if you have an...

Can my estranged husband receive a firearm as an inheritance if he has a domestic violence conviction?

It depends on the Domestic Violence, if assault then he cannot possess a fire arm and even if he eventually gets it expunged there is still a...

Son in law plead guilty to lewdness involving child (stepson-my grandson). Daughter is divorcing him and having custody issue.

I agree with the other attorneys. This is not something you want to try to go at alone and if she does not have an attorney she should get one so...

I stole from walmart it was under ten dollars and no police were involved what's going to happen?

You do not ever want to admit on a public site anything. It can make it tougher on your attorney if it does go criminal. You will want to check...

How do I get a default filed? Does that mean I get everything I had asked for in the amended petition if he does not respond?

Default is when they do not respond to your petition. If the Judge grants the default then it does just that and defaults back to what you are...

Usually they try to give you a summons and serve it either certified mail or in person but they can always just issue a warrant if they are not...

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Can I take my neighbor to small claims court and win, she hit my car and drove off. She won't admit to doing it.

I agree with the other two attorneys. I would also want to know what happened with the police report though. Did they end up giving her a citation?...

Can I purchase a firearm

You should be fine but we would need more information about the charges to know for sure but typically you are okay. If not usually during the...