My son shoplifted. He took another drink, and is charged with Burglary 2. Would stealing a soda be elevated to a felony?

Is this a juvenile court matter, or is your son an adult? This is a proper charge if he was previously trespassed from the store as he entered the...

I would like to know if it is legal for a cop from an adjoining municipality to write a traffic citation in a city.

Probably. Most municipalities have mutual aid agreements with each other which allow officers to enforce the laws in each others' jurisdictions....

Reckless driving

The absence of Miranda rights will not preclude you from being charged with a crime. It is a myth that Miranda rights need to be read whenever a...

I've never heard of this happening. The base amount of restitution ordered typically cannot be waived. Any interest that collects can be waived....

I was convicted in 1982 of Robbery 2...Need legal definition of dishonesty in Wash State for my job.

Yes. Second degree robbery is considered a crime of dishonesty in Washington State (See State v. Rivers, 129 Wn.2d 697 (1996), but this is for the...

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I recently won by jury verdict on a first degree felony home invasion can I sue for malicious prosecution and defamation?

This type of case needs to be examined by an experienced attorney. The type of attorney depends on who you are trying to sue. If you think you have...

I need a criminal lawyer in texas how should i find one who can help me to get out of my case?

It's important that you contact a criminal defense attorney experienced in drug cases who practices in the court where you have been charged. You...

Filing assault charges for protection of granddaughter against her step dad

Filing charges is up to the prosecuting attorney rather than individual citizens, so all you need to do is initiate a police investigation. This...

Do I need an attorney for non traffic misdemeaner? Received a fine for over limit in oyster?

Yes. You need an attorney. If found guilty, this will constitute a criminal history and could be accessible by employers, etc. Misdemeanors are...

I was placed under arrest in 2012 dec. dui blood test 4 state police one car accident, i its be 1yr 6mo, can i be charged/

If you have been charged with DUI, the prosecuting attorney has 2 years from the date of violation to charge you. This appears to be within the...