Should I take a plea deal for misdemeanor theft, or go to trial?

I'm re-directing your question to the criminal defense category to get answers from local attorneys.

Can my arresting police officer hit on me after I bond out

This would be highly inappropriate and most likely against departmental guidelines.

Liability for credit cards

I'm re-directing your question to criminal defense category to get answers from local lawyers...........

What happens under arrest?

No, what you have described is not sufficient for grounds for dismissal. Consult with a criminal lawyer to review.

Would it be okay (or advisable) to ask the judge for an order compelling discovery at my arraignment?

Yes, you can ask, but not likely it will get the result you are seeking. Handling this on your own is a mistake.

Will I get jail time for petty theft if this is my first offense (with no criminal record) ?

You should not answer any questions from police without first consulting with an attorney. You should also stop posting incriminating statements on...

What is the charge and penalty for trying to pass drugs to someone in a jail by mailing it to them.

Agree with my colleague. The charge will most likely be a state felony contraband, probably not a federal charge. She needs to consult with a...

I am 16 years old and I would like to move in with my grandparents. Can I do that?

Can you do that? Depends on many different things. There is no easy answer to your question. Consulting with a family law lawyer may be a good...

You will most likely receive a ticket. You might want to try offering the officer an explanation, but it's not clear if he would even listen.

These are questions you will need to address with your probation officer. Can't say for sure if this would be considered a violation. It depends.