My daughter was pulled over in PA for DUI. Can she choose a counselor or does she have to use the court one?

Many courts offer lists of court-approved counselors. Depending on the circumstances and disposition you may have options. For example, if your...

Can I continue to be questioned once I've asked for a lawyer?

I am in agreement with the other answers. Technically, once you request an attorney the police must stop their interrogation. That being said, some...

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I was charged with summary retail

If your job performs regular background checks, a conviction for summary retail theft will appear. That being said, it's then up to your employer...

Once a complaint or a citation has been filed, does the defendant have the right to file documents into that court case?

Generally speaking, once a complaint is issued and served against a Defendant, the Defendant can file his response (that includes an answer or...

Can you be charged for DUI hours after an incident.

To reaffirm the above answers, simply put, yes- you can still be charged hours after the fact. But just as the other lawyers mentioned, you may...

As the lawyers above indicated, acceptance into ARD is not a conviction. If the questions is phrased the way you have it written, I would be...

Regulation of Traffic on PA Turnpike is a no points moving violation. That being said, it is still considered a moving violation and may impact...

What steps do I take after being arrested for DUI?

As answered by the attorneys above, take a deep breathe and look for an experienced criminal defense attorney. DUI penalties vary and range from...

How far can a civil case go If one of the defendants keeps avoiding being served? Must I waste time and money

I agree with the other answers here. Alternative service seems like the way to go. Just a caveat though, some judges want to see a "good faith...

If I am on probation in PA, and I get a misdemeanor charge for reckless driving in WV, what will happen? Will I end up in jail?

You most certainly should contact probation. I recommend contacting a lawyer in WV as well to represent your interests with respect to the Reckless...