I was cought shoplifting about $100 worth of items, this is my first offense and i am a minor do i need a lawyer?

Criminal convictions can definitely have an impact on your citizenship status. You should meet with an attorney in private to discuss the details...

When does the right to speedy trial apply? How long does procecutor have to file charges?

For a misdemeanor, the State has one year to file, not try the case. Once charges have been filed, there are different rules governing how long...

What type of lawyer do we need?

I am sorry your daughter is doing this to you. As others have said, if there talk about criminal "charges" coming against you, then you will need...

Is there a certain amount of time a competence hearing must be completed when one is arrested?

There are two different ways a person's mental health is considered in the context of a criminal case. The first, mental competency to stand trial,...

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How far can someone go back on Criminal History? I

Congratulations on your sobriety! Criminal convictions are a matter of public record, so unless the court wipes them all away, then the employer...

I am sorry you were terminated from TASC for such a simple little thing. As the others have said, you most likely will be given a plea on your...

I was caught shoplifting and took a class and was told that it would be dismissed. can employers access that information?

Even though it sounds like you were not convicted, your employer can still see that you were arrested and may be able to see what you were arrested...

What can I expect at my status conference hearing ?

Without knowing more, it sounds as though your case is set in the RCC, and the status conference was set a couple of days prior to the preliminary...

I got a misdemeanor that i don't think i should have gotten.

I agree! I don't think you should be convicted forlooking at some flowers while waiting for your significant other to come and pay for the items. ...

In Arizona, Domestic Violence is not a separate offense. Rather, it is a "tag" that is added to an underlying offense listed in the Domestic...