I was caught shoplifting at a Macy's department store. I was caught with $147 in merchandise and brought in to the county jail.

You should get a lawyer privately to protect your interests.

Pressured into taking a plea bargain 13 years ago, not guilty of at least 4 of the charges. Can anything be done at this point?

No likely so long after the plea was taken.

Is a search warrant legal if it was signed on Dec.12, 2012 and served 37 days later on Jan. 17, 2013? What should I do?

It might have been renewed, but 37 days would render the warrant stale and the information that it is based on useless. There might be more to the...

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I need a criminal defense attorney but I don't have the money, how good are the court appointed attorneys?

Court appointed attorneys are usually very good. Like all attorneys, some are better than others and when you get appointed counsel, you don't get...

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seat belt violations are not moving violations.

She might be an informant or cooperator.

I was ordered to pay $300 month in federal restitution. The FLU has been garnishing my pension for $500 a month which is the 25%

You can try to work it out with them. Or you might be able to seek exemption--I'm not confident that the Financial Litigation Unit can attach a...

DOES NY HUSBAND QUALIFY FOR THE SECOND CHANCE ACT?

You can check out this resource: http://csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc/projects/second-chance-act/

I was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in 3rd degree,265.02 back in 1995,

I agree with Mr. Rothstein, but you might contact an attorney to assist you with the process -- appeals, administrative or in court, can be confusing.

Can I get court fees reduced or eliminated because I wasn't notified of the court date? I have paid the ticket for my dog.

You can always try to address the matter with the judge and explain, but if you already paid, you may have pled guilty.