Pre-trial in Philadelphia is mostly negotiations, scheduling, and conferencing by and between attorneys. It is important to attend to help the DA...

Should he get a lawyer for detainers or new misdemeanor charges that are likely to get dropped

Retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer. At the very least, get a consultation to evaluate the likelihood of him beating the charges.

Can someone tell me if a defendant is present for a pretrial conference, and will they be allowed to speak to the judge?

He will not be brought down, unless the attorney specifically requests his appearance with the court staff beforehand. The attorney should get the...

What will he most likely be looking at?

Three to seven sounds kind of high. But there is no way anyone can give you an accurate assessment with more information. Contact a private...

I was caught with possession of one marijuana cigarette and one pack of rolling paper? whats the worse that can happen? the leas

You may not need a lawyer if the only charge you face is Possession of Marijuana. I recommend going to the first listing to see if you have been...

Arrested by FBI & DEA 15 years ago. Do I still have anything to worry about??

Be proactive. Retain a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia to look into this. Find out whether or not the charges have been resolved. From...

Is it possible to get charges changed after pleading guilty?

If he has not pled guilty before the judge, he can withdraw his plea and demand a trial.

Should i call a p.d or wait to his his pretrial ?

You should speak with a criminal defense attorney about this matter. Get in touch with the PD's office. If you are not satisfied with the...

I have some misdemenor drug charges for weed in pa, will these charges show up when i move to flordia.

Yes. However, if it was a small amount of marijuana in Philadelphia you probably qualified for SAM or another program in which your charges were...

How do i get a public defender or court appointed lawyer?

Go to the second floor of the Criminal Justice Center. At the information center tell them you cannot afford a lawyer. They will direct you to the...