How do I answer my background question on whether I've ever been convicted of a crime, if my case was dismissed?

There has to be a judgment of conviction in order to be convicted. If your case was dismissed, then you were never convicted and can answer the...

How can you have a felony battery domestic violence with strangulation charge reduced? How likely is it?

It depends on the evidence. If what your saying is true, then you may be able to convince the prosecutor to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor....

It depends on why your license was suspended. If it was suspended under subsection 1, then you will probably be looking at fine of a $1000 plus...

Can a civil shop lifting case turn criminal in shop lifting

NRS 597.860 allows a merchant to recover money damages the merchant incurred as a result of the shoplifting. NRS 205.240 criminalizes shoplifting...

How much time needed to cancel plea deal.

Your attorney can file a motion to withdraw your plea anytime prior to being sentenced. Whether it will be granted or not is up to the Judge. When...

You need a criminal defense attorney with experience handling possession of child pornography cases. These are serious charges. Each video or...

An officer can approach you and ask you questions. There is nothing inappropriate about that. If you refuse to answer the questions and the officer...

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I have a temporary restraining order against my last roommate and court in a few weeks can he come back if it's not permanent

If the TPO is not extended, then he can probably return to the property. If he is on the lease, then he has a contractual right to the property,...

Is it possible I may not have to go to court for my shoplifting accusation?

It is possible. It is also possible that you will receive a summons in the mail in the next month or two. If you do receive the summons, then...

Can I get a case thrown out if what I was charged for is no longer a crime?

The change in law is probably not retroactive, so you can still be held accountable for its violation in 2012. However, unless you have a lengthy...