After attending court, how much will I be fined for shoplifting, or could it get thrown out?

There is a chance that you could get the charge dismissed if you successfully complete a deferral program. You should contact an attorney to...

I'm 17 years old and about 7 months ago I was cited for minor consumption at a house party. How do I prove I'm not guilty?

You can call witnesses to help prove your innocence. You can also attack the State's lack of evidence as to whether you drank any alcohol. I would...

What happens once you've finished the deferment. Do you have to go back to court at the end of it?

You should contact the court to determine why your son received the summons to appear. It sounds like the hearing may be finalize his deferral but...

Early relaese from probation/Deferred judgement

It may be possible to file a petition for sentence modification requesting that the deferral be reduced to six (6) months. I would recommend...

Why would an attorney want to talk to another attorney before taking a case?

There could be many reasons why the attorney would want to talk with another attorney before taking the case. One reason could be to make sure that...

It sounds like you are already doing a great job in damage control. Getting the daily PBT and attending the AA meetings are great. You could also...

What should I do If i received an underage drinking citation?

I would recommend trying to get a deferred prosecution like your two (2) friends did. Then you wouldn't have a criminal conviction on your record...

What does it mean when the swab taken from you matches your DNA & the swab taken from the alleged victim matches their own DNA?

Your question is rather confusing. If a swab was taken from you then it would match your DNA. If a swab was taken from the alleged victim then the...

My 17 year old son was caught shoplifting for the first time.

You and your son would be best served to hire a criminal defense lawyer regarding this case. The factors of your son's young age and his lack of a...

If a person takes a plea bargain for a Class D felony- IC35-42-4-9, is there prison time.

The charge of Sexual Misconduct With a Minor, as a Class D Felony (I.C. 35-42-4-9) carries a sentencing range from a minimum of six (6) months to a...