How do I respond to the question "Have you been convicted of a crime, etc?"

Because it was a juvenile case, it is not a "conviction" that has to be disclosed. You can answer no to most employers. There may be certain...

How to determine how much life insurance one should have?

There's one financial guy (Dave Ramsey) who suggests 8 to 10 times your annual income as a guideline. Given his no-nonsense approach to...

We received a Shoplifting Settlement letter from Palmer & Associates in Florida for a shoplifting incident at Claire's,

I haven't heard of anyone changing their opinion about these civil demand letters. They're routinely looked upon as a scam. The research you've...

For a first offender, assuming the dollar amount is low and there aren't any other crazy factors... Jail time is not normally imposed beyond a...

A friend who is charged with conspiracy to traffic has said that he is innocent and is currently in custody and his lawyer has

You're asking a question that truly can only be answered by your friend's attorney. There's nio way anyone here can advise you or your friend...

By viewing child pornography, that person would be in possession of it. Just because it's sitting on a screen instead of downloaded, they are...

How can i remove a petty theft misdemeanor from 2008 still active until November 31,2011 off my background ?

If I'm reading your question correctly, you're on probation for petty theft until November, but you want off probation early and then file for a...

Can a needle with some blood in it carry a felony possession of a controlled substance charge ?

They have to prove first of all that there was a usable quantity of a controlled substance. Blood in a needle? That's it??? There is either...

I just recently got petty theft, and I have an upcoming court date in June. What should I expect?

Petty theft carries up to 6 months in county jail and/or a $1,000 fine. That's the maximum. What your sentence may be depends on several factors,...

Juvenile misdemeanor battery.

If the minor has already admitted the charges and is serving a sentence, then you already know what the consequences are... If you meant to ask...