How serious is an ard?

Any charge is serious, I suggest your friend schedule a consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Best of luck.

After the preliminary hearing, a trial date will be set approximately 2-4 months later. As for requesting dismissal of the charges, you should...

Yes, you absolutely need a lawyer for the preliminary hearing. You must do everything to defend yourself in this matter. Not all arrests are open...

The maximum prison sentence for a Misdemeanor 1 is 5 years. It is very unlikely that a judge would impose that sentence on a person without a...

Yes, there are appeal options. However, the appeals process provides for strict deadlines. Therefore, you would need to speak to an experienced...

Before you convict yourself, I strongly suggest you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney to see what defenses are available to you. ...

Should I fight this case?

Yes, you should absolutely fight this case. As a college student, you need to do everything possible to keep your record clean. Call an...

After three commonwealth continuances, it should be dismissed. You need a lawyer to advocate on your behalf. Best of luck.

Yes, they can file charges at a later date. Once the papers are received in the mail, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. ...

No motion for parole filed by jail at minimum

Mistakes happen often and you should hire a criminal defense attorney to review it for accuracy. Otherwise, he could potentially sit there longer...