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Does Shoplifting Affect My Credit?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We usually think of criminal charges and our credit score as two separate issues. But when a store is coming after you over a shoplifting incident, you might...
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
I know what you're thinking: It's just a misdemeanor, right? No big deal -- I can handle this myself. But misdemeanors are crimes that can include...
Can You Put Up Your Own Traffic Signs?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We've all seen them attached to stop signs or lamp posts in residential neighborhoods: yellow "SLOW Children at Play" signs or the newer, red "Drive Like Your...
Police Have Access to Your Facebook Photos
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
As it should be obvious to everyone by now, the cops are on Facebook. Heck, they may even put your arrest on their own Facebook page. So it shouldn't be that...
Can Police Follow You Without a Warrant?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We see it all the time on TV and in movies: the protagonist is walking down the street, and police officers in plain clothes are following him. Or the suspect...
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Petty Theft Charge?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You were caught stealing or are being accused of stealing. The charge is petty theft. Since the charge includes the word "petty," it must be no big deal,...
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