I am 52, never been in any trouble but in a weak moment shop lifted a $50 item from a health food store.

It boils down to what you desire to do. Clearly, you can represent yourself. Of course, I would not suggest that you do that. The court may...

I am fighting a recent DV case and I have a few questions.

Most criminal defense attorneys start out as public defenders. Many public defenders are excellent attorneys that care about you and your case. ...

No, a plea in abeyance is not a conviction. When you entered your guilty plea the judge agreed with the prosecutor and you and/or your attorney's...

Class C misdemeanor criminal mischief and domestic violence citation not signed by offender is it still valid

The offender's signature is not necessary for a citation to be valid.

I'm getting flyers from attorneys saying charges haven filed against me for my dog not being licensed

The attorneys that do this rely on the court dockets. One of the letters will probably tell you that charges have been filed against you in a...

How to get a no contact order lifted.

I assume, the no-contact order you are was issued at the jail. Unfortunately, you have to get before the assigned judge before the no-contact...

Paternity was established without my knowledge Ors was collecting child support from me, which i assumed was for my one son.

The court is not going to let you terminate your own parental rights. Historically, the court will not terminate someone's parental rights unless...

You file a "Verified Petition to Terminate Parental Rights" in the Juvenile Court in which the child resides. The juvenile court will take...

I live in Utah and cannot see my child until courts papers are finalized. If I am paying child support, don't I have rights?

Usually, when a person files a petition for "Paternity, Custody, Visitation and Child Support" they file a "Motion for Temporary Orders." The...

First time offence for "spice" went to court payed the fine, had a class to go to, didn't realize class was mandatory didn't go.

It appears that the court ordered you to pay a fine and take a class. You payed the fine and did not take the class. You did not comply with the...