If im on probation and have prior theft charge they called a summary offence and now i have another...

You absolutely need the assistance of legal counsel. If you are unable to hire an attorney then you should get in contact with the Public Defenders...

How often do you have a stenographer present at the DUID preliminary hearing?

I always recommend to clients that they be prepared to have the hearing recorded. Some court systems in my part of the state (Pittsburgh and...

I had a felony charge and a misdemeanor charge the misdemeanor was dropped and the felony was changed to a summary offense

Based upon the information you've supplied the only conviction you may have is for a summary offense, assuming you pled to that reduced charge. The...

Should I fight DUID conviction? After a minor traffic violation I was failed on the FST.

Assuming you mistakenly said "conviction" rather than "charge", then the answer is YES. At a minimum speak privately with one or more qualified...

I failed 3 out of 10 questions on a lie detector test. Does this mean I failed the entire test? The examiner never told me

I'm also confused because you failed to indicate the context of the polygraph examination to which you refer. My guess is that it is something...

First time Misdemeanor. Aslt/ 3rd degree. I have Never been arrested and have a clean record. Can case get dropped or dismissed?

In your first post you revealed that you have an attorney. Here you also tell us your brother has an attorney who is urging mediation. Because you...

Background Checks with the military.

My advice on this question in its many forms is consistent. Answer all questions truthfully. I'm not in agreement with the recommendation to answer...

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Is there a time limit to file complaint with bar assocaiation for unethical conduct and fee disputes?

No

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Do attorneys often recommend less-experienced acquaintances in order to drum up business?

The motivations of a referring attorney vary from lawyer to lawyer and case to case. You need to assess the validity of the referral by evaluating...

Do I need a lawyer if I was caught after smoking marijuana and the marijuana that was subsequently found clearly wasn't mine?

Where you NEED a lawyer is a question that only you can answer, and that answer will likely depend upon factors that can't be assessed here with...