If the SPCA puts citations out on you and you do not appear in court. Will a warrant for your arrest be made? I am in NY.

YES. If you do not appear,a BENCH Warrant will be issued by the sitting Judge. If you are out of State( a resident) they won't spend the money to...

Can I get a citation for not driving but being in passenger seat, I don't have a license

You can be charged with driving, BUT the Officer must prove it in Court beyond a reasonable doubt. It sounds like he has no proof who was driving...

Question concerning financial responsibility for 18 yr old daughter who may be placed in juvenile placement - Pennsylvania.

This is somewhat complicated. She now has 2 separate cases pending-one in juvenile and one in adult court. Hopefully, they will move the Juvenile...

The arrest will not hurt you. The conviction might. I would hire a criminal defense lawyer and see if the matter can be dismissed at the Hearing....

At my arraignment they lost my file so i didnt get to sign any papers etc plead guilty,not guilty. What should I do?

Be sure to show-up in Court that day. Hopefully they will have found your file. Plead NOT GUILTY and request a JURY TRIAL. They will give a date....

I would pay the fine. It will be picked-up by Pennsylvania. We have reciprocity with Maryland. Depending on how many point you have, it might not...

If I am being blackmailed what do I do ?

I think you and I have talked in a consultation. I also think you have a better understanding of the issue and the ramifications for yourself,if...

Can I file charges against a cop for harassment?

No. The case will go no where. I would just let it go. When you are finally sentenced, and you want to make a complaint to that police department,...

Is it possible for another case to be postponed while you are in ard for a different case?

You have a legal obligation when you are in ARD to notify them of your new charge. Depending on the charge they MIGHT not revoke you. But in most...

Can I get my charges dropped and is this something that can be dealt without going to court? Do I still need a lawyer?

At the Hearing, if the owner and the others who you fought with are ok with it, it could be dropped to a Disorderly Conduct-summary. That will be a...