I AM BEING CHARGED WITH 4 COUNTS OF BAD CHECKS AND 3 COUNTS OF THEFT OF SERVICES. THIS IS MY FIRST CRIMINAL OFFENSE. JAIL TIME?

There are some missing pieces to this that an attorney would want to know about to help you. There are also potential mitigating circumstances...

Jail for 1st time retail theft of around $60?

You have various options to resolve this case in the best possible way that you need to discuss with a criminal defense attorney familiar with the...

Can I leave the state of Pa for 6 days to visit family if I was released on my own recgonicence?

Typically yes, but to be certain you should discuss this with your attorney. If you don't have an attorney, now is the time to get one because you...

What can i do when criminal indictment and arrest reports contain wrong d.o.b

This incorrect information may not ultimately impact your charges, but it can certainly clear up potential confusion or help your case by showing...

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What kind of prison fines probation am I most looking at.

I agree that this sounds like a complete mess and there are issues that need to be addressed in court on your behalf. However, you can't go into...

I had 4 beers on the Fourth of July. Will it show up positive etg if I am tested today? Anything I can do to lessen the chances

I would think that it's impossible for you to test positive for alcohol at this point. Keep in mind that if this is in regards to a probation...

What should I do about a possession charge less than 1/2 ounce of pot and pariphenillia?

Yes you need a lawyer. Don't proceed on your own. If you can't afford a lawyer be sure to seek a Public Defender or a court-appointed lawyer to...

My husband was sentenced to 9 days in jail and now is on immigration hold, is there anything I can do?

The criminal charges here are almost secondary to the immigration consequences, which can be far more severe. I agree with the advice above that...

How many extentions can an appeal lawyer ask for before he or she has to turn in an brief for there client?

The short answer is that this depends on a lot of circumstances. Most appellate courts are accomodating to lawyers who have legitimate grounds to...

Can and should I plead first offender for aggravated battery?

I agree with Mr. Hernan. There are a lot of variables here and the out-of-sequence nature of these charges in relation to your current pending DUI...