I got an MIP last week, what should i do?

Mr. Lawrence is correct, especially about getting an attorney. A criminal conviction will cost you more in lost job or housing opportunities than...

Change of counsel within same week as omnibus for criminal charge in superioir court... is this possible for me to do?

Mr. Nahajski is correct. I'll only add that if you think you are going to be changing counsel, you should inform your current attorney and have...

What can I do if the state of Washington presses charges against my soon to be wife for DV and I dont want to press charges?

In this state the prosecutor is the one who brings charges, not the victim. That means they can bring charges even against your wishes. How strong...

What will happen to me from here on when I've been convicted of theft from employer under 5000?

You need to immediately stop talking to the police or your former employers and get an attorney. You have a good goal of avoiding a theft...

Mr. Dore is completely correct. I would only add that the availability of diversion programs differ somewhat based on the court. It's important to...

Probation review hearings are surprisingly hard to predict. What the judge could do is absolutely nothing, all the way to revoking any portion of...

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I was charged with theft 1 but the videotape that they say shows me in a back room somehow vanished!

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. The reason a tape disappears can also be relevant, e.g. if the police willfully destroyed evidence that can be used...

I am being charged with Identity Theft and Forgery. How do I defend myself?

This is not the forum to discuss your case in detail. The important part is to get an attorney you can work with. You certainly should not be...

My bf got charged for resisting arrest...but didn't resist at all, have witnesses what are the chances of winning the case?

First of all, make sure charges have been filed. Police can arrest for whatever they want but it's prosecutors who brings charges, not cops....

Will I be charged with 2nd or 3rd degree theft for using a debit card left in atm and I withdrew 60dollars

2nd degree refers to access devices, such as ATM cards. Using the abandoned ATM card to get cash is an interesting question to degree. But...