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What can I do if my background is showing charges on me when employers run my background check but I have never been arrested?

Hello.  This may or may not be your situation, but be aware that it …

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Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC answered 1 month ago

If I was arrested for shoplifting and I have a sentencing hearing, what the penalty is for this crime?

Typically a first offense shoplifting charge is a misdemeanor offense in most jurisdictions and …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 3 months ago

What to do if I stole something from my work that totals less then $400 I have no other criminal record?

The fact is that anytime criminal charges are involved it is always advisable to …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

If I'm 18 years old and was walking down the the street from my girlfriend's house at 3 am, can a police officer stop and search me or ask me for an ID?

Yes, a police officer can stop you if you are walking down the street …

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Russell & Brady, PLLC answered 5 months ago

How can I get a Class 6 Felony for misconduct with a deadly weapon dropped?

First you have the right to retain your own attorney if you choose. In …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 7 months ago