What is a reasonable consultation fee and retainer fee?

Many attorneys offer free consultations. The retainer will vary for numerous reasons. Focusing on finding an attorney that is qualified and you...

Issues like this can be very fact specific. Generally, no they cannot. Exceptions can be made in rare circumstances in which they believe someone...

I agree with my colleagues. This is very unusual. I typically tell my clients that if they are not clean before the first test is taken, let...

Can a lawsuit be filed if arrested on charges that were not commited

It is very rare to win a case like this. Basically, you would need to have a "smoking gun" showing that they purposefully targeted the wrong man. ...

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Both my colleagues have explained it well. Basically, if you decide to do it and he shows up for court you lose nothing. If he fails to appear...

In Pennsylvania is there a law, or consequence for the errors on the paperwork / charges sent to a defendent in the mail?

I agree with Mr. Jordan. Cases are rarely dismissed due to errors in paperwork. It may be an indication of sloppy police work or a grounds on...

Can i be charged to

You can be certainly be charged. You will likely be charged both with the theft and conspiracy. If convicted your sentence would depend upon your...

The court won't recognize the lookback period for my father for DUI in Pennsylvania. Why?

The look back period is only 10 years. That means that this will only be treated as a first offense. Many involved, particularly the police, can...

It sounds as if the DA was offering intermediate punishment (possibly county or state IP). The defendant was probably not brought down to the...

A Friend of mine made calls to a girl he fancied under unknown number

It is a little confusing, the way you have phrased all of this. It sounds as if there is a little more to this. Your friend may be leaving...