In some states, small claims court is designed for personal litigants, and not attorneys. You should contact the court clerk and find out if you...

In most states, a "Deferred prosecution" means that no judgment has been entered, and as long as you comply with the terms of probation, the case...

If I wave a plea and withdraw my original plea can i get the one i waved

It is entirely up to the District Attorney / Prosecutor. They have no obligation to offer a plea bargain, but pleas are a necessary (and...

Shoplifting, Civil demand: What shoul I do?

They call it a "fine," but it's really a civil demand letter. It carries no legal weight, and it creates no obligation on your part. You won't...

Charges: "POSSESSION HEROIN/HEROIN PARAPHANELIA" Turns out It was meth. charges dismissable apon testing?

The fact that it is not heroin will not help you. The charge will just be amended to Possession of Meth. RE: The car - the issue is not...

The traffic cameras do not control whether or not you get a ticket. The picture will be analyzed by a person, and they will determine if you...

Infractions - especially parking offenses - are often considered civil offenses, and not criminal matters. As such, they do not constitute...

Got caught shoplifting 15yrs ago. No court summons and never taken out of the security room. Do I have an arrest record?

I agree with the other attorneys. Unless store security handed you off to the police, then you were not arrested, and there will be no record of...

Walmart shoplifting!

Since you were "caught," I assume that no merchandise was actually taken. Since some things were opened, they could seek repayment, but they would...

What will happen to me?

Traffic court in most states is a very informal process. Often, the officer and/or the court will reduce the ticket for you. Usually, you are...