Why was my friend told she had to plead guilty?Was this true?Did my friend end up with a stiffer sentence cause she pled guilty?

There are two decisions that a criminal defendant has the exclusive right to decide-(1) to plead guilty and (2) to testify at trial. The court asks...

If the offense was charged as a DUI within the three-year statute, the question is whether it can be amended now to add a new charge for hit and...

I think your lawyers aren't telling you enough to make a good choice. Apparently, you're an immigrant. Any crime that leads to a conviction could...

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I went to target and stole

Because you've already left the store at least four days ago (when you wrote this question), I'd say that you can be arrested but it's highly...

Am in trouble of some sort?

Assuming the "detective" is a law enforcement officer and not just an employee of the parking business, the advice given earlier of finding out why...

How much is the ticket and is there going to be jail time if so how much and could a person get house arrest

The court isn't going to like your case facts--you have had a bench warrant for your arrest outstanding for seventeen years and did nothing about...

What will happen to me at court

If the amount of the merchandise stolen was under $950, you should be eligible for a statewide program called misdemeanor diversion so long as you...

Can a sex offender who's off parole liv w his daughter that he molested after she's 18?

However unwise it would be for you to continue exploiting your daughter for sexual gratification, nothing legally prevents you from doing so.

What are my options for handling my sons behavior regarding this criminal case?

I'm not nearly as sanguinary about your son's situation as the other lawyers who've posted answers on this site. Assuming for the sake of...

CAN I BE CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ABUSE IN ANOTHER STATE?

A simple answer to your questions is no, you can't, based on what you wrote and its implications. 1, Only prosecutors with legal training can...