Questions answered by David Seth Zuckerman

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Following to closely citation. Defendable? Fight it?

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

A following too closely citation carries 2 points on your license, with applicable fines and court costs. To keep your driving record free of...

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Hi I was caught shoplifting my fiance was with me but he truly had no idea they said that I'd get a retail what can he get

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

I have seen couples charged with retail theft on the theory that one person stands as a lookout for the other. You should both speak with a...

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Is it illegal for a 16 year old and a 20 year old to date?

David's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

If you have to ask this question, it's a terrible idea. Whether you're the 16 year old, or the 20 year old in this scenario - date one of your...

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Do I need an attorney if I was questioned, for missing large sum of money, by police under my own free will, I wasn't arrested?

David's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Obviously, you should immediately discontinue all communications with the police until you have retained a qualified criminal defense attorney to...

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Should I plead guilty or not guilty - summary offense retail theft

David's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

You would be best served hiring a criminal defense attorney, as you will not be eligible for ARD on this offense. If you simply plead guilty, the...

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Do I need a criminal attorney

David's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

Your charge could be amended to a felony retail theft based upon your four prior convictions. I would highly recommend hiring a qualified...

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Is it legal for a police officer, who responds to a minor fender bender, to send you a ticket in the mail a week later?

David's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

Yes, unfortunately this happens. Your wife is facing 3 points on her driver's license if she pleads guilty, and she can potentially have her...

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Help with pennsylvania traffic citations

David's answer | Answered on March 22, 2015

Whether or not the cop was clearly wrong will be a credibility determination. It will be your word vs. that of the police officer at the hearing....

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I received ticket for passing a school bus at 4 way . I dispute this. Do I need an attorney at my hearing?

David's answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

If you are looking for the best possible result (no suspension or points), then you should hire a qualified Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney.

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Im 19 and I was drunk and went to a store and attempted to steal $2.12 of merchandise. I also had a pipe on me.

David's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

You are likely facing a summary retail theft and misdemeanor paraphernalia charges. You are best served retaining a qualified criminal defense...

David Seth Zuckerman's Answers (607)

Following to closely citation. Defendable? Fight it?

Hi I was caught shoplifting my fiance was with me but he truly had no idea they said that I'd get a retail what can he get

Is it illegal for a 16 year old and a 20 year old to date?

Do I need an attorney if I was questioned, for missing large sum of money, by police under my own free will, I wasn't arrested?

Should I plead guilty or not guilty - summary offense retail theft

Do I need a criminal attorney

Is it legal for a police officer, who responds to a minor fender bender, to send you a ticket in the mail a week later?

Help with pennsylvania traffic citations

I received ticket for passing a school bus at 4 way . I dispute this. Do I need an attorney at my hearing?

Im 19 and I was drunk and went to a store and attempted to steal $2.12 of merchandise. I also had a pipe on me.