Do I have to pay the full restitution set by court for ambulance services if medicare approves me for aid and lowers my bill?

Yes it is possible that the restitution could be lowered if it were covered under medicare.

My son was charged with something and told to write a confession, Now there is new evidence what can be done?

Consult with an attorney now. Depending on the nature of the other evidence it is important to take steps to have it documented or preserved,...

Can I get public drunkeness?

I agree that it is unlikely for you to be charged given the facts as you have provided. I also agree that your friend should consult an attorney.

Do you think I could get my case lowered?

I agree with Attorney Mertz. Berks County has a program that if accepted can significantly reduce the otherwise mandatory penalties.

Ex-husband owes me 8500.00, contingent on the sale of a property we had owned. Its been 4 months and the property is a hard sell

The details of the post-nuptial or marital settlement agreement that talks about this would need to be reviewed: Does it provide for any remedy or...

What's the minimum penalty I should be expecting with a first time class 3 misdemeanor?

I agree that you may have some options available to hopefully keep your record clean, like ARD and possibly even avoiding the misdemeanor altogether.

Should I file for change of custody?

I agree you should discuss the details of your case with an attorney first, but yes it may be in your best interest to file for a modification of...

It is very possible you are still married. I have seen this before where the parties handled their own divorce. One person filed but never...

There may be several factors. Not only the statute of limitations but also Rule 600. The warrant may have stayed the statue of limitations, but...

How do they calculate retail theft amount?

"Full retail value. The merchant's stated or advertised price of the merchandise."