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You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you may end up getting a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.
You can't. It's out of your hands. Couples reconcile all the time, and no DA will drop charges or the order simply because the victim has had a... Read Answer
You're talking apples and oranges. You need to call a lawyer and be represented. That's your best chance of a dismissal.
Absolutely, which is why you should consider expungement. You need to have successfully completed the entire term of probation, have nothing criminal... Read Answer
Absolutely. Same organization, same list, same facial recognition software.
A warrant will be issued for your arrest. Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted it will really hurt your school/employment... Read Answer
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
Instead of worrying about the jail time, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Petty theft is a crime of moral... Read Answer
That's because this "friend" keeps waiving his/her right to a speedy trial.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
Your own words admitting guilt.
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
Instead of worrying about the punishment, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Time to shop for a lawyer.
Nope. Lie-detector tests are not admissible in court.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
Simple, a warrant goes out for your immediate arrest. Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted it will really hurt your... Read Answer
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops, or give voluntary fingerprints. Remember, no matter what you say it will... Read Answer
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant for the probation violation. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying... Read Answer
Doesn't work like that. You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant for the probation violation. A lawyer can do this without you... Read Answer
Don't confuse the civil case between you and the store with the criminal case in court between you and the state. Petty theft is a crime of moral... Read Answer
You should hire a "real" lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a... Read Answer
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
Not necessarily. The statue of limitations on most misdemeanors is one year. They have up to that time to file charges.
You need to hire a lawyer.