The answer depends on how much is stolen and whether there are other facts that would allow for charges like robbery to be filed. It sounds really...

Seven years is the magic number for the statutory MANDATORY minimum sentence. The maximum is still 364 days. You are not entitled to the minimum....

No, you will not be able to get this dismissed at pre-trial on your own. Every court has it's own procedure for appointing a public defender. ...

If you are charged and end up in trial, the jury would be instructed something very close to the following: "It is a defense to a charge of Assault...

When a judge is setting a bail amount, they consider two things: How likely the person is to appear at their next court appearance and whether they...

Your attorney and the court are required to make sure that you are understanding the rights that you give up when entering a plea. Those are in...

There really is only one answer at this point. This may be the best legal advice you ever get and it's completely free. Don't discuss this...

Under a new law that went into place about a year ago, courts can appoint an attorney to represent the Petitioner in a protection order case. The...

There are lots and lots of them. They are called public defenders. They are paid to represent individuals that cannot afford an attorney. Call the...

In addition to Mr Ngyuen's very detailed and fine answer I will add that a theft conviction can make it very hard to get a job. It's important...