Is there both a civil and criminal suit in shoplifting?

You can ignore the civil demand; it is highly unlikely that they will follow through with their threats to file a lawsuit. Do NOT ignore any...

Accused of threatening/harrassing for 2 wks and can provide evidence it's false for every day except one will this look bad?

Wouldn't it make more sense for both of you to concentrate on making a responsible choice about whether either of you are willing or able to be a...

Is it legal to add criminal charges to a plea deal.?

They can only add charges if the judgment was not entered yet. If he did not accept the offer or he pled but the court did not sentence him, then...

One way that you might be able to prove it is to subpoena the original raw notes and/or audio tapes that the reporter used to produce the...

Can I get an appeal case dropped without legal representation

It would be an obvious and egregious error for the court to accept a guilty plea under the circumstances you have described. Something is missing...

My daughter was arrested for dui and later found out is she wasn't driving.

Yes you need someone who know how to litigate DUI issues because there may be some issues relating to BAC, etc. But, more than anything else,...

In order to be prosecuted for a crime your employer would have to report the crime to the police or prosecutor. They may have done do already and...

I agree with Mr. Marshall - don't pay the civil demand, simply ignore it. I would add that if the police weren't called, the DA likely does not...

Can Vittoria Bossi help my brother?

If you have questions about a particular lawyer's ability to effectively represent your brother, you should ask the lawyer additional questions to...

Does the 2010 law apply to san bernardino county jail inmates?

Under the old law, he would serve no more than 60 days. If they applied the new law, he would serve no more than 45 days. It is not known yet...