I moved your question into the “Employment & Labor” category so that it can get exposure to lawyers working in that practice area.

You need to consult with your parents and hire a defense attorney. Juveniles can certainly receive favorable case outcomes that don’t include jail...

No attorney will advise you to abscond. And you don’t file for it, as it’s an illegal act. If you need help negotiating the terms or resolution of...

That’s a civil demand letter. You might be able to negotiate the amount down. Paying a demand is not a guarantee that you won’t be criminally...

You need to hire an attorney. You don’t make deals with police. Deals are made with prosecutors, and there are nuances to and restrictions on those...

Getting charges dropped or dismissed is the gold standard— the best possible outcome. Every case is not a case where charges can or will be...

If you/your husband isn’t comfortable with the level of communication from the court-appointed attorney, it may be time to start calling private...

That’s a motion to adjudicate, meaning that your friend was on deferred adjudication, probation, etc. and that arrangement is going to be revoked....

The short answer is that yes, technically you can still be prosecuted for theft. At the amount you’re alleged to have stolen, jail time is in the...

Prosecutors often try to resolve cases via plea deal— the vast majority of cases don’t go to trial. If there is an insanity issue, a competency...