Do written letters from probation and drug programs help you in court when being charged with a crime?

Absolutely. Bucks county judges will take anything good that you have to offer into consideration. However, you should absolutely not go to court...

Do bucks county judges look at your juvenile record also when adding prior record points?

Yes. As a former Bucks DA, I always made it a point of reviewing all priors. These days, the Bucks DAs almost always inform the judge of all...

What's should I do and what's going to happen?

If you have no prior record, this will be a summary offense which is basically a fine. The problem is if you are found guilty it will remain on...

I received a citation for reckless driving in Philadelphia (3736A). What would be the best course of action?

Automatic 6 month suspension and 5 points if you are convicted. Best bet is to retain an experienced traffic attorney to go with you to court to...

Received my first public drunk citation. How will this affect my RN license if I plead guilty and pay fine vs plead not guilty?

ARD is not available for summary offenses. If you plead guilty, there is a record of the conviction in District Court that is not able to expunged...

Unfortunately, the Bucks County DA's takes the position that you only get ARD once in your life for DUI. Once in awhile they will give a 2nd ARD,...

It could be reduced, but only by the DA. It's been my experience with Bensalem (and I have been practicing in Bucks for 20 years) that they do...

Completed ard last December was just charged with retail theft (70.00) what's going to happen to me

It is required that you get processed and in Bucks County it is usually court ordered. The first thing you should do is consult with a local Bucks...

How many years after you get a dui and attend ard program does it take to be exsponged

Depends on the county. Some expunge automatically. Other counties YOU have to file the Motion. Call a local criminal defense lawyer and ask or...

I completed the ard program 1 year ago, today I was charged with retail theft (56.00). I never had it expunged.

You should definitely get it expunged so that it is off of your record and your fingerprints and mugshot will also be destroyed. The DA might...