Withdrawing guilty pleas is not an easy task. However if you can show that you were induced to take the plea based on erroneous legal advice from...

I suggest you use this as a learning experience and not turn yourself in. Don't expect your honesty to result in them being ok with your theft. ...

Bank surveillance was down when checks that were forged by someone other than my husband and cashed, how can we prove who did it

Have you filed a police report? Its the police's job to investigate crimes, not yours. They have the experience and resources.

Is there a minimum standard of understanding an officer must have of a specific law before he/she can make an arrest?

No there is not, but if enough of a specific officer's cases get dismissed for lack of evidence or even probable cause, then the department would...

Is this blackmail/extortion and is there anything I can do about this?

I don't think that statement would be considered blackmail or extortion. You need a more specific threat or request. Threatening to go to the...

Can I Get Petty Theft Charge Dropped To Violation?

Its definitely a possibility. It will depend on a number of factors including whether the DA office is aware of the prior ACD (they might not be),...

Is it illegal to date someone who is 14, when you are 21. And not have sex, date. Like kiss, hold hands, cuddle, etc.???

Yes you could face potential charges. Sex isn't the only illegal possibility. The fact that you're both female is completely irrelevant. Break it...

Do summons for very minor crimes such as drinking in public show up when you apply to college?

There is no such thing as a minor crime. All crimes are serious and a conviction will result in a permanent criminal record that colleges and...

Police would need either consent, a warrant, or there would have to be some exception to getting a warrant. Consent could've been given by someone...

I got charged with possession of 2 types of pills. I got diversion for it but got kicked out since i never showed up. Im 19 yrs.

My guess is that now you will face a more typical criminal case and the sentencing will depend on many factors. The prosecutor and judge won't be...