What should my man do about still being in jail for nearly 6 months for mistaken identity and already plead not guilty?

This is a conversation that should be taking place between him and his lawyer.

Can a convicted sex offender obtain relief from the nightmare of registration and possibly have the conviction/record sealed?

This would depend on Arizona law. In California, a Certificate of Rehabilitation would do it. You would have to contact Arizona attorneys to see if...

What are the likely penalties for a 2nd degree robbery?

If there were no threats or force, then it wasn't an Estes robbery. The slightest bit of force and it was. Nobody could tell you the likely...

Shoplifted, caught not asked for details, not arrested

Probably nothing will happen, but if you do get a demand letter, you don't have to pay it.

Will my boyfriend be in jail for longer than a year?

While Mr. Bogan may have been unduly harsh, his point is that you shouldn't just go admitting to participating in crimes in public. Our line of...

Shoplifting but didn't get caught.

Do nothing, because you are not charged with anything. Most importantly, say nothing if you are asked any questions by police. If you are charged,...

Does the item that was claimed to be stolen need to be found in order to convict a person of robbery/theft/larceny?

No, they don't need to find the TV to convict him.

What could happen to a minor in California if caught shoplifting while skipping school?

You would be a fool to share this story with immigration. You weren't prosecuted. You were a kid. It was basically a non-event.

I need legal help for past troubles? I have some pending court stuff that I have been afraid to deal with.

The only proper answer to a question about a letter to a judge is that you NEVER send a letter to a judge. A judge is not even ethically allowed to...

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How long my boyfriend has to stay in a jail?

He would get half time credits on the 7 days, so would be out on the 6th, not the 9th, except that he now has a probation violation and is facing...