Is jail time likely?

Jail time is very likely. Your sons new charge carries up to 180 days in jail. Since he was on probation when he committed the new crime, it is...

My son was picked up yesterday from his job. How long do u think he will serve ? Below are the provisions etc.

It's impossible to say what he is "likely" to serve because that decision rests with the judge, but he does have 16 months that are hanging over...

I am a minor and i am being charged with shoplifting. first offense

Juvenile court is different than adult court in the sense that there are multiple options the juvenile court has in terms of punishment. The court...

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It's very possible, yes. They do so in order to ensure you are the one giving the sample and are not trying to sneak in a clean sample from outside.

Shoplifted under $10 of stuff. Will this go on my record? I was not arrested but cops were called

This sounds like you were charged with a criminal offense, more specifically petty theft. This is a misdemeanor of the first degree and carries up...

If Jim admitted guilt while being questioned before being read my rights can a lawyer suppress that evidence at trial?

It sounds like Jim needs a lawyer, that would be the only chance he has to get his statements he made to the officers suppressed at a hearing....

I was arrested on a theft charge.. My very first offense what can I expect from the judge.

Unfortunately it's hard to predict what a judge is going to do in any given case. In order to give you a better idea, I would need to know how the...

Should I fight a speeding citation for going 72 in a 55, the state highway patrol officer did not sign the citation newark ohio

You should speak with an attorney who works in this area. He/she will be able to speak with the prosecutor to negotiate a lower offense to avoid...

Without knowing more about this case its impossible to try an answer this question. You need to speak with an attorney immediately. If you have...

The other day I was stopped and the officer said I was going 47 on a 25 mph . How can u fight this to get no points

You need to decide if its more important for your to keep points off your license and hire a lawyer or to just pay the fines and get the points....