Should I plead guilty to my 2nd DUI offense or take to trial?

That's a tough call and to be straight its going to be hard for any one on the board to give you advice against what your attorney has given you....

My girlfriend is 16, and I am 22. Her mom is mad we're together and apparently called the police.

Do not talk to the mother. Do not talk to the police. Do not talk to the DA. Do not text or email the girl regarding any of this. Your texts could...

Do I have to use a public defender?

Not sure if I have this right but it sounds as though you have PD now who is not getting back to you. Unfortunatly this is not unusual. PDs are...

Is it better to have a public defender or a lawyer or is the out come pretty much the same..

First of all a public defender is an attorney and they are often excellent attorneys. Their downside is that they are so over worked that they...

Do I NEED a lawyer to have my record expunged after completing my ARD?

The answer to the first question is that it is not likely that you will have the ARD time shortened. The answer to the second question is yes...

What are the consequences for a misdemeanor 1 theft charge?

First retain an attorney soon. He or she will guide you through the process and should know what to do to protect you. Belive me your future is...

Those rules and regulations that your step dad was told about are written down somewhere. LIkely on the bail paper work. I strongly advise you to...

Our lawyer asked for 2500 for a judge only case

What are you asking?

I was convicted of a class 3 felony in Philadelphia, PA in 2001. Am I able to have this charge downgraded to a misdemeanor?

No, you may not change the grading of the crime after conviction. You may at somepoint be a good candidate for a pardon but you would need to...

If you are asking what will the Maryland DUI be charged as then you need to consult with an attorney licensed in Maryland.