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If I was caught shoplifting for a first offense, should I plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest?

Your first court date will be your arraignment in which you will be given …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 9 months ago

If I was charged with shoplifting and it is my first offense, will I spend time in jail?

In most cases, for first time offenders of a shoplifting offense, the courts will …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 10 months ago

Is a police officer able to arrest my husband for an open container on our private property?

An officer must have a search warrant to enter and search your home unless …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 10 months ago

Will they come to my home to arrest me on a bench warrant for a misdemeanor?

Depends. In Utah it depends on the jurisdiction. For example, in St. George, a …

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Pietryga Law Office answered 1 year ago

Charged with battery not sure how to plea, and what is no contest plea?

In order to determine how to plead, you really need to discuss your case …

Maureen Baldwin Attorney At Law answered 3 years ago