I was caught shoplifting for the second time. Am i looking at jail time or is there a way i can avoid it?

As my colleagues suggest, jail is a big risk for a repeat offender, so you are right to be worried. Hire the best local attorney you can afford. ...

After someone is picked up on a warrant.how long do they have to put her in front of a judge?

You friend needs an attorney. The idea that she did not know she had a warrant is a bit of a stretch, but there may be a way to frame an...

The police are going to contact you, and you would be wise to retain an attorney to represent you. You should also get the names of people who can...

How long after Im jailed do I get to talk or request a public defender?

You have a lot of questions, it appears. We cannot effectively answer them here, as this is not a private place. You need to have a private...

I suppose it is possible to do this, but it will not amount to a "get out of jail" card. In fact, like my colleagues, I see virtually no benefit...

Officer wrote an entirerly different car, lisence plate, vin number on my ticket can i get it dropped?

Yes, you may be able to defend, but courts will allow officers and prosecutors to amend charges and tickets. The point of the citation is to give...

How do I find out if I have a warrant or vop in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

This is a public website, and it is not recommended that you post personal information here. I suggest that you contact an attorney to see if he...

Must a lawyer be paid in full prior to attending trial?

There is no standard rule. Your agreement with the attorney controls. If you have a problem, you need to address it with your lawyer.

Can my girlfriend be convicted of assault?

I think you should talk to the police. Given the facts you provide, I would be very surprised if your girlfriend had a problem.

If the public defender has a copy of the transcripts, then they could be shared with a client. But I highly doubt that a pd is going to order a...