Questions answered by Ellis B. Klein

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I received an arrest warrant from a creditor for not paying a bill. Is this legal? Is this just a form of harassment?

Ellis's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

I agree with my colleagues and I would suggest you contact an attorney as you may be able to sue them under the Fair Debt Collection Act. You...

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Last night i was stopped along with my buddy because he had a beer in his hand. the officer asked if i had been drinking

Ellis's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

First thing you should do is tell your parents. Second thing is to get a lawyer. If convicted you will face a 90 day license suspension. There may...

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Whats the normal procedure for being charged for a first offence dui? will I have to go to court more than once?

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 31, 2014

Yes. 3 court hearings are scheduled in Montgomery County. If you have a lawyer, the 2nd hearing (arraignment) can be waived. If this is a first...

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If I already have a summary offense on record, Does that make me ineligible for ARD?

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

It is possible but ARD is entirely up to the DA. I have gotten clients ARD in this situation but the DA will have to review the case when it gets...

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Will they revoke my son's dui ard if he missed one 4 hour community service assignment? He got a letter to appear in court.

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 24, 2014

I'm assuming that he was put into the ARD program. The answer is yes, they will revoke are if all conditions are not met. They might give him an...

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ARD?

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

Bucks DA,s will absolutely not give you ARD a second time. As such you are faced with mandatory jail time if you are convicted. You should...

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Hi I got arrested for a DUI and I am 17 but me and my parents don't have money for a lawyer I don't know what to do

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 13, 2014

You absolutely MUST get an attorney. If you cannot afford one, get a public defender. Most attorneys will give you and your parents a free...

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Can our son have record expunged in PA without having to be "arrest free" for 5 years

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 03, 2014

The law says that in order to expunge a juvenile record you must wait five years from the date from which the juvenile was no longer under...

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Im being charged for theft n unlawful taking from my employer

Ellis's answer | Answered on August 03, 2014

You need to immediately retain a local attorney to represent you. If you have no prior record you may be eligible for a program in which you can...

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What are the consequences for a probation violator to get a first time DUI in bucks county pa?

Ellis's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Yes, he needs an experienced Bucks County attorney because he can be jailed for the DUI and additional time for the probation violation

Ellis B. Klein's Answers (1598)

I received an arrest warrant from a creditor for not paying a bill. Is this legal? Is this just a form of harassment?

Last night i was stopped along with my buddy because he had a beer in his hand. the officer asked if i had been drinking

Whats the normal procedure for being charged for a first offence dui? will I have to go to court more than once?

If I already have a summary offense on record, Does that make me ineligible for ARD?

Will they revoke my son's dui ard if he missed one 4 hour community service assignment? He got a letter to appear in court.

ARD?

Hi I got arrested for a DUI and I am 17 but me and my parents don't have money for a lawyer I don't know what to do

Can our son have record expunged in PA without having to be "arrest free" for 5 years

Im being charged for theft n unlawful taking from my employer

What are the consequences for a probation violator to get a first time DUI in bucks county pa?