Questions answered by William A. Jones Jr.

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Pressured into admitting to a crime I didn't commit.

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You weren't exactly brief in your description, but I do suggest that you not clarify or provide any further details on this public website or...

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Can my fiancé win a motion to surpress if he was asked to step out of a vehicle and it was searched but was pulled over wrongly?

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

The answer to your question is MAYBE. The real answer to your question will require the assistance of a qualified criminal defense attorney who...

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Restitution for theft

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Your description here is a bit confusing. You say the "other party wants you to pay 500", which makes it seems like you have received some sort of...

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What happens when i go to a preliminary hearing and ask to waive it for ARD...

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

If you had an attorney then they would be able to explain to you in detail what will happen, If you choose to go without counsel, which I highly...

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If my pd didn't represent me to the best of his ability and i got convicted & sentenced what can i do at this point?

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Mr. Rowe is entirely correct. You will not get the guidance you need online; it will require that you speak privately with one or more lawyers in...

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If I carry a loaded hand gun on a property that is posted not to do so what are the penalties?

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You need to identify the charge(s) filed against you in order to provide you with any response.

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I have a criminal summary charge for shoplifting feb 2012, I have a misdemeanor charge pending for shoplifting now. Jail?

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Allow an attorney to maximize the chances for the best outcome possible. Jail time under the circumstances you've described seem unlikely, but...

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Hi, I am wondering how to proceed on a public drunkennes citation in PA. What should I plead?

William's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

I am completely in agreement with Mr. Rowe's response. Incarceration is very unlikely absent an extensive criminal history or very aggravating...

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I'm wondering if I am still looking at a mandatory jail sentence for driving under suspension that was dui related but ended?

William's answer | Answered on September 07, 2013

1543 (a) is not the proper charge for DUS DUI related, but it could be amended to subsection (b). Your original DUI suspension is not over until...

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I was pulled over July 29th in WVA. Blood alcohol level below -15

William's answer | Answered on September 07, 2013

You need to repost your question and change Uniontown, PA to ----,WV. Good luck. If it was in Hancock Co. I can put you in touch with a good lawyer.

William A. Jones Jr.'s Answers (5228)

Pressured into admitting to a crime I didn't commit.

Can my fiancé win a motion to surpress if he was asked to step out of a vehicle and it was searched but was pulled over wrongly?

Restitution for theft

What happens when i go to a preliminary hearing and ask to waive it for ARD...

If my pd didn't represent me to the best of his ability and i got convicted & sentenced what can i do at this point?

If I carry a loaded hand gun on a property that is posted not to do so what are the penalties?

I have a criminal summary charge for shoplifting feb 2012, I have a misdemeanor charge pending for shoplifting now. Jail?

Hi, I am wondering how to proceed on a public drunkennes citation in PA. What should I plead?

I'm wondering if I am still looking at a mandatory jail sentence for driving under suspension that was dui related but ended?

I was pulled over July 29th in WVA. Blood alcohol level below -15