If I was caught shoplifting at a local chain store and they let me go with no arrest, will it be on my record?

No, it will not be on your record. They gave you a break. Just don't go back to that store and you'll be fine.

There's no way to know for sure. I suspect it will have no impact on your brief stay. All mail received will be opened and read before you get it....

Hire a good lawyer. If you can't afford one, speak to public defender ASAP. You will likely want to get access to any video that may exist from the...

When you go to court, ask for a public defender to be assigned your case.

I was caught in shoplifting ?

Sounds like they gave you a break. If that's the case, it will NOT show up on your record or your kid's or your husband's. Consider yourself lucky...

What happens in a premilerary evidentiary heading?

It sounds like you have a probation violation based on a new arrest. The preliminary hearing is for the open case. At a preliminary hearing, the DA...

When is trial?

It is not uncommon for serious criminal matters to take time. Both lawyers need time to get ready. However, a judge will only continue a case when...

In kings county california I was arrested for under the influence of a controlled substance on Nov 28, 2016. The courts are just

I agree with Mr. Karas as to the SOL periods of 1 year for misdemeanor and 3 years for felony. However, even if within the statute of limitations,...

Can a attorney rpresent a client if he is accused of a DUI himself?

There could be issues there. Depends on whether the lawyer's pending DUI charges created a conflict of interest as it relates to the DA or...

PLEASE HELP MY FAMILY, PLEASE?

Unfortunately, you're going to have a tough time finding a lawyer who will do this pro bono because it's a 25-to-Life case. It is important that...