Am I legally obligated to pay this civil claim? Already going to criminal court for alleged crime against Walmart. (Ret. Theft)

They are definitely separate and won't come into play in the criminal prosecution (where u should be represented in an effort to get this off your...

I was charged with misdemeanor embezzlement it was my first time ever in trouble in my life never been in trouble.

I don't know. BUT---talk to a local criminal defense attorney (or 3) and see if they can come up with a reason to file what's known as a "motion...

I posted a bond for my boyfriend but we are not together anymore and he still owes the bondsman can I get my name off the bond

You signed a contract and the bondsman obviously felt it was to his advantage to have you, as well as BF, liable in case there was a payment...

Walking in the front door of the courthouse on a warrant is tons better than being brought in by the bailiff from the lock-up. So---walk in ASAP...

Watch your mail. Based on these facts it's likely that you will receive a letter from the prosecutor/police ordering you into court for a...

I received a Warrant for my Arrest. It States I must surrender Immediately I don't know what to do. can someone help me.

A local lawyer should accompany you to the appropriate courthouse--NOT the police station---and present the case no. (on the warrant) to the...

Communication is key, regardless of court appointment or privately retained. And, you are entitled to an explanation from your attorney. Demand...

If just a cite on the spot with no formal "booking" at the jail (prints and pix), then no record NOW. That could change later depending on court...

I was stalked then stopped by PD and ultimately charged 14601. I met all criteria for cite, so jailed illegally, right?

on a misdemeanor (that could end up being filed as only an infraction per PC 19), cop has option to cite or arrest----discretionary.

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If found convicted and found guilty, what is the normal penalty for a first time offender of welfare fraud?

The children may be entitled to medicare on their own right so there may be a defense. She needs a lawyer to help her with this--Public Defender...