I was charged in NY State with petty larceny $19.86 I have no criminal record what can I expect?

On such a minor offense, you won't be facing any jail time. A fine or probation is a more likely outcome. Some jurisdictions offer some form of...

My attorney filed a motion to vacate my issued warrant. I was in the ER .All paperwork for proof was sent. How will I know?

The quick answer is your lawyer should be able to tell you whether the warrant was lifted or not. Another quick way is if your court jurisdiction...

Can I reverse a guilty plea into non-guilty plea for petty theft?

In most jurisdictions there is a time deadline as to when you can file a motion to withdraw a plea. Even if you are within the time limit, there...

I recieved two seat belt tickets in two days. The cops scheduled both of my court dates on the same day

I'm assuming that it's the same police department that issued the two tickets (in other words, you are going to the same courthouse), if...

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How long of a jail sentence could my husband be facing?

Contact a Houston area lawyer right away. They may be able to file motions to reduce your husband's jail exposure.

You can get arrested after the initial encounter. Typically, in your scenario (car stop), the police will arrest or cite people at the scene...

Should I make a police report if my computer was hacked and information was taken

With identity fraud crimes on the rise, you should definitely file a police report to protect yourself in the event that someone opens a credit...

In most states (and most likely CT), voluntary intoxication would not excuse the crime. It may help in terms of mitigation. I would definitely...