Son had drug paraphelia and small amount of marjuiana. The officer did not give a written citation is this correct?

Your question does not indicate whether your son is 18 years of age or older. In either event, he needs a criminal attorney to defend him. There...

If i was arrested for physical control would it be considered a dui in pa thanwould it be considered 2nd offense since i had one

It is unclear in your question whether you have already plead guilty in Ohio. If that case is still open, the Pa. case may be considered a first...

I get out the jail for shoplifting $145 and gonna go in the court. from retail store put civil claim against me,do i need to pay

You need a criminal attorney for the retail theft charge but you should not respond in regard to civil damages. They would have to bring a law suit...

Can i avoid jail time?

The new case violates the terms of your ARD so you will be removed. If you decide to plead guilty to both cases, under the sentencing guidelines,...

My husband got picked up last sunday for a VOP does it automatically mean he gets a detainer and jail time

It's unusual for someone to be picked up for failure to pay fines and costs. It is more likely that the defendant had more than one hot urine or...

My husband was picked up for a probation violation does it automatically mean he gets a detainer

When a probation officer believes that a defendant violated the terms of his sentence, he requests the court to issue a bench warrant that acts as...

My Mom got her first speeding ticket, she is 63 and believes the office confused her car with the one that passed her.

She should plead not guilty and ask for a hearing. I am a former prosecutor and would be happy to represent her. We provide a free office consult....

I have never seen a first time offender for welfare fraud go to jail. In fact, you will be eligible for a first time offenders program called ARD....

Should I fight a public drunkenness and disorderly conduct?

This is a minor technical issue and will have no bearing on the citation. I do suggest that you ask for a hearing and fight the charges. They judge...

Got a ticket in PA and am out of state. Cop radared the cars going onto I80, but pulled me over because I stayed on I81.

If you have the time, you should ask for a hearing and appear in court. The judge will mostly reduce the speed down to a non point violation.

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