Do I have to pay Walmart 500?

You received a call? Now they are calling? Wow. This issue comes up frequently in shoplifting cases. The overwhelming consensus is do not pay...

Yes and you should. Take the paperwork to court and show it to the judge. Best of luck to you.

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer

Yes, you ought to retain an attorney. You do not want your degree rendered worthless, as well as the stigma of having a criminal history for...

I am 52 and have a spotless record, yet I keep getting stopped in stores for suspicion of retail theft!

O.K. Sorry to hear about this. Maybe you should just shop in another store. Do you have a legal question that may be answered?

I have a youthful offender record that has been hindering me from better employment opportunities, how do I get it sponged?

You should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your local area. This is not a do-it-yourself project, as you really want to...

I need help , my son was taken to jail and he is only 12 years old , they didn't give him his Gladys R rights

Use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" link. Does your son face criminal charges? If so, before suing the school, you ought to put all your focus into...

I'm 17 and this girl I want to start a relationship is going to turn 16 soon would this be illegal in California when I am 18?

You can be friends, but no sex until she is 18, regardless of whether she consents. Be careful, please.

Filing a police report?

I would go to the police station or sheriff's station nearest to where the incident happened. The police then file the report (not you).

Any alternative to court reporter out on medical leave when a report is required for court?

I think your public defender is doing all that can be done, given the circumstances. Just be patient on this one.

What should I do after receiving a summons for Burbank, CA for 4 counts of Section 12024.2(a)(1) of the business and professions

I recommend you proceed by retaining criminal defense counsel who is experienced and who often appears in the Burbank courthouse. I appears that...