How long until a 'careless driving' ticket will appear on my record - or for that matter even become detectable by insurance

It may take 3 or 4 weeks to show up on your record. You can be sure that your insurance company will be able to detect it.

What happens if the cop didnt give me my ticket? Shoplifing advice PLEASE

No you can't use it to your advantage. I don't know why you weren't given a copy but to find out your court date call the clerk of the court...

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I tried to get a police report of an incident but could not. What does under investigation mean?

First of all, the police are not going to release a police report to you in a criminal case, not even your own. If charges were filed and you had...

In the United States, you cannot be imprisoned for non-payment of debt. If you truly can't pay, at the end of your probation the restitution amount...

Can someone get a bond, that does not have one yet, at a bond reduction hearing?

The attorney is trying to get the amount of the required bond reduced to save you money. Even if your bf has not posted bond there is still a bond...

Traveling to Caribbean with a misdemeaner

Canada rejects admission to its territories for people with DUIs. If that was the misdemeanor you need have no fear the same thing will occur in...

Who makes decision about the degree of the assault?

The charging document sets forth the degree; the District Attorney decides what to charge. Why aren't you asking these questions of your lawyer?

Will my husband ever be able gain citizenship if he committed a misdemeanor 10 years ago

No one can answer this question without knowing many more facts. What was he convicted of and how much time did he serve? Very few misdemeanors...

Any criminal defence attorney who charges only if the desired result achived?

You will not find any criminal attorneys willing to take your case on a contingency fee basis. That is not how we work. This opens the door to...

Do District Attorneys usually offer more than one deal?

It depends to some extent on practices within your county. Assuming the DA believes he can win one offer is made at the beginning of the case; if...