I got caught for shoplifting and was booked in jail but did not receive a ticket for my crime

Yeah Pretrial just covered you from having to bail out. Call the jail for what court/charges, and then call that court clerk for a court date. Or...

Theft of prescription medication I believe a controlled sub.? How much would a defense attorney cost. And will a p.d work

A private criminal attorney can get involved before charges are filed and different lawyers would charge different amounts, it would also vary...

A detective called me I said I had nothing to say than she showed up at my house I didn't say anything again but what does this

Agreed. Don't talk to them, and find a lawyer to call and figure out what they want. Theft of medication depending on how it is charged could have...

What am i looking with fines and would it be better to get attorney or fight this on my own?

Hard to say. MIP results in loss of DL for a considerable period of time. Are you at all interested in retaining council for this?

Will a lawyer take a civil case receiving a percentage of child support owed and retirement owed ?

I believe that unlike most areas of family law, back due child support can be taken on a contingency. Call around to various family law attys to...

Can an 18 year old sue his father for emotional and physical abuse that happened as a kid?

If the SOL has not run yes. But depending on the various torts the father may have immunity.

If you have an attorney, you can ask them to set this up with the court. Sometimes the D needs to be there, other times not. Also depends on how it...

Why is it that I get hurt and the insurance company doesn’t have to pay me for my injuries?

You need a lawyer for this. Like someone else said. There might be UIM coverage, also you can reduce your bills with the help of a lawyer.

I got a paraphernalia charge and i have to take a drug and alcohol class what will happen if i fail the first test?

If the first test is to set a baseline, then nothing. If you got it as a condition of your probation and it is supposed to be lower, then you will...

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What will happen at my arraignment hearing for child abuse in Utah, on a first time offense

A first degree felony is very very serious. You should get a lawyer, or ask for a public defender and not attempt any of this on your own.