Recently got arrested for theft by taking of under $500 dollars . It was in reference to gift cards from my employer

If the case remains a misdemeanor theft, you can plead guilty under the First Offender Act if you do not have any other convictions. If the judge...

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I was convicted of first-time DUI. What do I do if I can't pay the fines and court fees?

Your fine payment cannot be waived. The imposition of a fine is mandatory under the DUI law. Although your probation cannot be revoked if you can...

Do you have to be afforded counsel when being resentetenced on a case that you were given first offender status for previously>

He has to be indigent to be given a free attorney. Even if he was indigent at the time of the original sentencing, if he is not indigent at the...

Are there any guidelines for a person on probation that has a disability that doesn't work?

If he is disabled and is receiving SSI or other benefits, he has some financial ability to pay. Moreover, they cannot convert his fine to...

If I have a criminal case and I am assigned a public defendant. Can I hire the public defendant and pay him?

I agree with what you have already been told. However, I would point out that it is unethical for a public defender (even a private attorney who...

What is the best solution for me in this situation

First of all, stop thinking about suing people at this point. You can't even do that until you get a dismissal of the charges against you. Your...

This is the perfect case for further litigation. First, he can file a petition for removal from the sex offender registry. If this is the only...

You do not need to be worrying about what you can do to get back at her at this point. Right now, you need to be worrying about challenging the...

If the prosecuter offered plea, and is not keeping there end of their deal what are my options?

You may be able to challenge your sentence as being void. RSAT is a probation program. Therefore, it is my understanding that you cannot get into...

My daughter received a citation for underage drinking. She needs to hire an AFFORDABLE attorney, can anyone help?

Well, she needs to find some money for a decent attorney, not just a cheap one. Underage drinking has ramifications beyond just the citation. She...