How can they find me guilty- merchandise is still in my cart- im standing like 20-30 feet inside the door and not headedfordoor?

To prove Theft the State has to show that you had the INTENT to steal. Obviously that’s a lot easier to do if you actually leave the store. For...

Hit and run and refusing to fix my truck?

You don’t say whether or not you had insurance. If you did, you should report it to your insurance company. It’s your insurance company’s job to...

I respectfully disagree with my colleague. This is not a criminal law question anyway whatsoever. This is a personal injury question and I have...

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Can I appear in court without my attorney, when I informed the judge I will be using my own attorney?

Police officers do not make charging decisions. The officer can make a recommendation. The prosecutor may or may not follow that. Officers also...

Is it my attorneys responsibility to make sure that I have read and fully understand the plea deal that was presented to me?

It is a dual responsibility. If you are unclear, or don’t understand, you need to ask questions. Your attorney should also take the time to...

Can I file a claim on a civil matter for being held on a case number that was not related to me?

It’s hard to say from the very little information you have provided. You eed to sit down with an attorney and go over all of the facts of the case....

I had a handicap placard that was 2 years expired and got a ticket? Cant be renewed.

One strategy is to properly subpoena the officer and hope they don't show up. Not always the best strategy.

Can i drive a company vehicle if i have an interlock device installed on my personal vehicle in the state of washington?

Only if your employer has filed a "Declaration of Employment" with DOL. Your employer would have to sing a declaration requesting you be allowed...

DOL and criminal courts are two entirely different entities. What happens in one has very little to do with what happens in the other. The...

Would a lawyer help me keep out of jail?

Does having an attorney garuntee you will not go to jail? No. Is your lawyer’s job to look out for your best interests? Yes. Does it make a...