I was charged with 484(A)PC -theft for stealing approx $430 in merchandise and wonder if I qualify for a diversion program.

As the other attorneys have said, $430 is a rather large amount for a petty theft diversion. But, not impossible. Much will depend upon the...

Supposed to be sentenced in January . Is it possible to ask to be sentenced at a later time?

Another possibility is to be sentenced in January and ask that your sentence begin in the month of February after your daughter's birthday. ...

What legal options do you have after having been accused, prosecuted, then exonerated for a crime you did not commit?

There is little that you can do if you were either found guilty or pleaded guilty (or no contest) to domestic violence charges. However, there is...

I was caught shoplifting at jcpenny. Law office of Alison I Blaine is requesting I pay $350. Do I need to pay?

The vast majority of lawyers will tell you not to pay the civil demand. The civil attorneys that file these get a certain return for their...

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When is alcohol testing warranted?

You should be talking with a family law attorney about questions like this. You should have an attorney where custody is an issue. Good luck.

If an older person have sexual relations with a minor can she remove the demand when she is 18?

Perhaps, I should just let all of the other answers stand. Because, that is the law here in the United States. Everybody knows the law. The laws...

Your question asks to assume that the stop was legal. Good lawyers never assume. You should talk with the attorney about the circumstances of the...

Son is on parol for selling drugs. His PO told him if he didn't go into rehab this week due to testing dirty,

Those of us who work with clients in rehabilitation know that even 28 days is not enough. Plus, recovery is for those who want it NOT for those...

Best course of action to get my DUI Expunged?

You can hire an attorney and file a motion for early termination of your probation. There is a fee for the record clearance (expungement) pursuant...

All of the lawyers here suggest that you interview and hire an experienced attorney. We cannot tell you why it is that you are charged. However,...