How good are the Public Defendents? Are they competant enough? Or do they not care as much? Do you think it would be okay just to use the Public Defendent?
So do you think I should get a lawyer? Will this stay on my record for ever? What I mean is, is hiring a lawyer going to make a difference to my case? Thank you.
Hi. I am in desperate need of help.
I was charged with petty theft in august 2005 as an 18yr old for stealing merchandise worth $32. I hired a lawyer and was given 40 hours of community service by the Judge, and after that I was told that it would not show up on my record. This...