You probably won’t go to jail for this, though technically all but the lowest-level misdemeanors carry the possibility of jail time. If you’re...

The prosecutor doesn't need your permission to bring charges-- they can pursue criminal charges whether you (the alleged victim) wants them to or...

Bail is set according to guidelines and in consideration of factors including the severity of the alleged offense, whether the accused is likely to...

Your mother can absolutely inform the police about the situation, and the police can work with the DA to file charges. The crime isn’t “talking to”...

Prosecutors hear alleged victims recant their statements all the time, so filing an affidavit saying as much is very unlikely to have your...

Certainly if you are charged with a crime, you ought to retain a criminal defense attorney. Many stores will send a letter in the mail to have you...

You are not able to drop charges— the DA is able to. If your husband is still in jail, it sounds like the charges weren’t dropped. If you sent the...

If you are charged with a crime, hire a criminal defense attorney. You have been warned not to come back to their store— if you do, the store may...

If you want to help him, you can file an Affidavit of Non-Prosecution with the DA’s office. This does not, in any way, guarantee that the case will...

Generally, yes— a criminal charge will show up on a background check as soon as the charge has been filed with the court. But sometimes, for...