What should I take for my court ?

Your major problem is the zero tolerance that you are under for a second offense. Next would be the legislatively mandated minimum time in custody...

What are the odds I will get jail time for 1st ever crime?

The circumstances which you are describing raise a compete defense to you actions. If believed by a jury, you would looking at being found not...

The answer to your question is going to turn on exactly what was said to you when he gave you the numbers and permission to use the card in an...

What answer should i circle on job application: Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendre to a crime

Was your shoplifting case dismissed based upon lack of evidence.....or was it dismissed pursuant to a deferred adjudication?

Is the state's offer equal to the punishment ? And what should I do?

It is not clear what you mean by "is the state's offer equal to the punishment ? Regardless, you should listen to the advice of you retained or...

Can a jury still deliberate without a alternate present?

Yes they can. And so long as the alternate heard all the court proceedings through instructions, their presence is not essential.

Investigator cannot be found for trial.

Your question is unclear and not enough information is provided. Who's investigator and what information did he have. What other evidence does the...

Actually, an interesting question. And I think a persuasive argument could be made that what you are describing falls within the scope of work...

The prosecutor was about to offer me a plea n my stupid public defender insisted I need a drug evaluation n rehab! WHY?

Were you intending to ask a specific question, or did you just want to rant ?

Caught stealing at 17

Well, any number of things could happen to you. At 17, if you are charged, it will be held in Juvenile Court. Whatever occurs there can be sealed...