Will I be prosecuted?

Cereless driving is a summery offense. It is a vehicle code violation. It is not a crimes code violation. The maximum fine is $300. Because a...

In your experience, is 10 months+ between traffic stop (resulting in DUI) and filing of the charges; somewhat common?

Your lawyer will get the lab report at the preliminary hearing and you'll know. If the lab report indicates a controlled substance in your blood,...

What happens when charges get dropped? Do I still have to go to the preliminary hearing? Can you convince someone to drop them?

I wouldn't try to convince someone to drop charges as you may risk being charged with intimidating a witness. Yes, you should hire a lawyer and go...

Is it better for a 17 year old to plead not guilty for underage drinking even though he was holding a beer and taking a sip?

Don't do anything yet. Don't plea guilty. Your county has to have a diversionary program for first time underage drinking offenders. At the...

What is an adequate compensation, should we take the 4800 dollars or contact an attorney.

The $4800 offer is too low. The value of a broken thumb depends on many factors.....did it require surgery, did it require casting or splinting and...

How long does it take to get charged with a DUI or hear anything about it? Will it help to get the first one expunged?

The likelihood is the police are waiting for the lab report and then will decide whether to charge you with dui. If the lab report is positive for...

Who's is at fault

If you had a green light and she negligently made a left turn in front of you, she's at fault. You'd have to prove that you had the green light and...

Can i sue

Difficult case, but if the car you hit in the rear was not on a straight roadway but around a curve, you may have something. You would have to...

What happens after a preliminary hearing? How many times to I have to go to court?

Every county has a first time offenders program or diversionary program. Typically, it's called an ard program and involves probation, community ...

Yes, you can be prosecuted for Sui with a blood-alcohol level of .076 . At trial, the commonwealth has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you...