Is there any way to get an underage drinking charge reduced to maybe a high traffic violation? It was a first time offense.

Be careful about reducing underage drinking citations to other offenses as the expungement consequences can backfire on you. Go here to learn...

Forest is correct. It does not sound like you are eligible for ARD, but if you are that would change the answer. Suspensions pursuant to ARD do...

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED ELEMENTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE OF INSANTITY IN PA?

I've been able to prove insanity in several cases. The ability to do it, however, does not always make it your client's best move. There is no...

Can I be sued for 'slip an fall' at a business on a property owned by me and 2 others.

If you were not aware that your name was on the deed then you may be able to argue that as a defense - you will need a lawyer to research that for...

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Im not sure how to plead for charges of public drunkenness and underage drinking?

Make sure you look at the expungement rules before you plead guilty to either charge, as the rules are different and will affect your strategy....

What are the necessary steps into pressing charges against someone for a sex crime without going to court?

You can make the allegation by going to the police , without going to court, but generally you would need to be in court unless the defendant...

Should I get a lawyer to help recover lost wages and medical bills.

You should also talk with a lawyer about the possibility of recovering money for your pain and suffering.

Is there anything I can do to get the charges off my adult record and put on to my juvenile record? If I was a juvenile.

You need to determine if the case should have been in adult court or juvenile court in the first place. If it was in the wrong court then the...

Can you sue someone for a sex crime if you live in a different state?

Your primary question was whether you could sue someone for a sex crime from out of state and the answer to that is unequivocally yes.

Unfortunately no defense attorney will be able to give you a certain answer to this question as extradition is often decided on a case by case basis.