Q: Police are building a case against me for multiple counts of credit card fraud and theft.

A: This is a public forum, not protected by lawyer-client confidentiality. While it may be a stretch, it could be possible for an intrepid prosecutor to subpoena the posting information, and use your admissions as part of a case against . The better course is to seek the guidance of an experienced attorney in a confidential setting.

A: First offenders in property/theft crimes typically do not get jail time, but it is unclear what the extent of the thefts amount to, how many separate counts of theft may be charged, whether the State tries to combine a series of misdemeanor thefts into a felony theft scheme charge, the total amount stolen, whether you are charged with identity theft and fraud, etc. You need to retain a lawyer, and to stop posting details and guilty admissions on public forums like this. There may be a way to avoid jail and avoid a conviction and record, so retain counsel now and begin preparing to address these charges in a way that minimizes the damage.

A: I agree with the posts of my colleagues and will say what they have stated: you need to hire a lawyer sooner than later to help you through this and in hope of obtaining the best result. The lawyer you hire can help determine whether law enforcement's actions were reasonable. He can negotiate and attempt to put your situation in the best light when he communicates with the prosecutor and if there is a plea of guilty to something, he does the same thing in communicating with the Judge why you should have the most lenient sentence available.

A: I too agree with my colleagues. Anytime you have admitted anything to the police you have given them an advantage making it all the more important to obtain competent counsel immediately.