Criminal Law

International Movie Star Bai Ling Arrested on Suspicion of Shoplifting
Actress Bai Ling was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly shoplifting a pack of batteries and two magazines, valued at $16, from a gift shop at the Los Angeles International Airport...

SHOPLIFT
Shoplifting is the crime of stealing, or making an effort to steal, or intentionally paying less than the full amount for products or goods in a store...

Report: As the economy sinks, shoplifting climbs
That's according to USA Today, which reports that several retailers are noticing a jump in shoplifting since the economy soured...

Chicago Prosecutors Don’t Bother To Play Video Of Mayor Daley’s Corruption Investigator Tracy Buckley Shoplifting At Her Trial, Or Bother To Give Opening And Closing Statements, Guaranteeing Her Being Found Not Guilty Of Crime
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Two months ago, Mayor Daley’s corruption-fighting inspector general fired one of his assistant chief investigators after she was arrested for shoplifting $131...

NM teens arrested for shoplifting condoms, then reselling them, police say
See, this is the kind of initiative you like to see in future criminals. They weren't stealing for kicks...

MO mother leaves kiddo behind after shoplifting scheme goes south
A Sedalia woman has pleaded guilty to shoplifting this summer at a Wal-Mart there -- she allegedly hid booze and other stolen goods in her son's baby-stroller...

I've been ordered to court to testify against my boyfreind who was arrested for domestic battery. The police officer filed the complaint. He told me I did not have to show up for the court date if I did not wish to not f
Domestice violence laws differ by state. But most states now do not require a co...

How to prevent an arrest from appearing in the local newspaper?
Dont know the law in Minnesota but in most jurisdictions an arrest is a matter o...

Can you be arrested for a civil warrant
Absolutely. It doesn't make any difference that the warrant originated from...

Will my Criminal Record prevent me from naturalizing or getting a Green Card?
A Lawful Permanent Resident can apply for United States citizenship after 5 year...

I was recently charged with shoplifting. It was accidental, but I realize that's hard to prove. I do not have a criminal record and the value of item was $6-$7. Is it possible this will be dismissed and I will not have a
Your prior criminal record might affect the outcome. Most likely this type of ca...

DUI/DWI
If you have been arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence you should contact an attorney immediately.

Criminal Law
If you have been arrested or mistreated by police you should speak to a criminal law attorney.

Video Taping Arrest
Harris County pays wrongfully arrested brothers $1.7 million civil rights settlement.

Rally Rights
Gettysburg Borough awards arrested protester $22,500 civil rights settlement.