First time offense, should I hire an attorney

Yes, you need to hire an attorney, or ask the court to appoint a public defender if you can not afford to hire an attorney. A theft conviction is...

Technically you need to request an "administrative per se" hearing with in 10 days of receiving the temporary license, or you lose the ability to...

If diversion is not possible for a misdemeanor, is deferred entry of judgment the next-best alternative?

I think you are asking about DEJ v. Prop 36... Many facts unknown, but generally speaking, if you do not qualify for PC 1000 (DEJ), which is within...

As you have seen from the previous answers, State Public Defenders, broken down by county, handle State cases...Federal Public Defenders handles...

There are certain questions asked after a stop for a suspected DUI (prior to arrest) that the officers claim are "investigatory" and therefore...

Can the neighboors call police next morning if they heard loud noises sounding like domestic violence the night before?

Yes and based on what they are told, the cops may or may not come out to follow up on.

Do i need an attorney to defend me in a restraining order case?

I encourage you to hire an attorney to represent you. Even if you choose not to, be sure to attend the hearing, prepared with any supporting...

Im on formal probation. Can I move out of the county or do I have to reside in the county Im in until Im off probation?

Are there any terms or conditions of your probation that you are still completing and want to transfer to another county? community service,...

My brother was acused of batter and was charged as a mesdemenor and had a restraining order how much jail time can he get?

There are several issues...Has the violation been charged under a separate case number? Is the battery case still open? Is this a domestic...

I have gotten caught shoplifting at jcpennys..they let me go on a site and release...i signed some papers..now wut?

I agree with the two answers already provided. Were the police called or was this handled with JC Penney security? Read the paperwork that you...