Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

My friend got shoplifting at jcpenney all the amount was 322 dollars security guard caught them and recored every thing for court well my friend here is on green card got court date on june 23 and they just postponed it to sep 9 what you think will he get deported well if not later in life will he be able to apply for citzenship for use let me know and that is his first time and never ment to do all this he just got him self in big mess jcpenney recoverd all the stolen item some collection letter send letter to pay $400.00 but lawyer said don't pay that what should he do pay or not


Asked on 6/07/10, 6:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean T. Morris Law Office of Sean T. Morris

You should re-post this in the section of the website for criminal law questions. Also, if your friend cannot afford a lawyer, he should see about getting a public defender. Many criminal offenses carry severe immigration consequences.

Read more
Answered on 6/08/10, 5:58 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Credit, Debt and Collections Law questions and answers in Maryland