Do I need a lawyer for a shoplifting charge of theft in the third degree?

Yes I would get one, especially here, because you may have some speedy trial issues, pursuant to Alaska Criminal Rule 45, developing in you case. ...

My brother was on probation and caught a DWI charge. His parole was revoked, basically pending out come of the die charge. At

Mr. Lawrence and Ms. Bouffiou have provided good advice. Given your concerns and presumably those of your brother... go get a second opinion. But...

I got charged with embezzlement by my employer because I stole 993 dollars will I go to jail?

While it's not likely, it is possible. You need to get a good criminal defense lawyer. In many jurisdictions this would be a felony theft, but at...

It's possible. But usually if you take a defensive driving class and show proof to your carrier, your rates will not be affected.

What is the deal with no alcohol on probation?

Did you have an attorney represent you in this case? Is this a condition of probation after a guilty plea or verdict? Or is this a pre-trial...

How do you get a vehicle back that was seized during a drug bust but you had no involment or knowledge of the crime.

You don't say whether the vehicle was seized by the feds or the state. The rules regarding seizures, return of evidence, forfeitures etc. will be...

Recieved a citation for shoplifting (theft II), would a public defender do just as well as a private attorney?

Many public defenders can be quite good. I was a public defender for many years before going into private practice. My public defender clients...

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Can you move to another state if you're on unsupervised probation for a misdemeanor?

In the vast majority, if not all, jurisdictions, a simple assault misdemeanor conviction that results in unsupervised probation, does NOT prohibit...

In the vast majority, if not all, jurisdictions, a misdemeanor simple assault, that is not a domestic violence assault, will NOT negatively affect...

I got caught shoplifting from the navy exchange four years ago. Today I found out the department of the navy sent me a certified

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