While the amount may seem insignificant, a shoplifting conviction is a serious thing. It can lead to you being marked a lier if called to testify...

When is the best time to submit a motion to dismiss?

I'm sorry, but this is a bit like asking, "when is the best time to do surgery?" Depends on the illness, the patient, the doctor. To answer...

Walla I had a warrant for my arrest made in 2002 for writing a bad check, is there statue of limitations or do I need a attorney

Unfortunately, there is no statute of limitations that applies if the case has been charged and a warrant issued. And a warrant is usually renewed...

I was caught shoplifting at the px itwas my first and last time i have to pay a fine of 200.00 what will happen in court

Look at it this way: Everybody screws up sometimes. Stop beating yourself up and get focused on minimizing the damage. If you left your car...

I have been asked to refrain from entering a place of business due to a conviction of a sex offense Is that legal?

Unfortunately, its not possible to answer his question without more info. I would lik to know where you are located, what your conviction was for,...

In Washington state, do people convicted of a felony charge of forcible sodomy have to register as sex offenders?

THere is no crime of forceable sodomy in Washington. Depending on the age of the victim, however, this could be rape or child rape. Both are sex...

As the other lawyer stated, they can report anything they want. THe police will probably do nothing to investigate the truth of the allegtions,...

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What is the process of getting a public defender in state of IL

Yes, he can get a public defender now. Call the public defender's office if it is listed in the phone book. If not, call the clerk of the...

Self-defense facing prison time

This is an awful situation and the answers you seek can't be found on a bulletin board like this. You are going to have to talk to a good lawyer...

OK, first of all, the rules on a public defender being present at arraignment vary from state to state. Where I practice, there must be a defender...