My husband is being charged with unlawful theft of taking under $200. First offense.

Assuming your husband has no other criminal record, and no other theft based charges, he will probably be issued a summary citation, and if...

I was charged with theft by unlawful taking-movable property and receiving stolen property

In short, I always recommend people charged with a crime to hire an attorney, especially at the preliminary hearing where normally a prosecutor...

My 15 year old son was detaine for shoplifting for the second time in a year. Once in PA and once in NJ.

I agree with the other two atorneys. Consult with a NJ attorney and look into a shoplifters anonymous class for your son. Paul A. Bauer,...

What can I do when individual has been informed by attny multiple times, you should be out in two weeks, still not out now 8 wk

I agree with Steve. The attorney client relationship works the best when there is good communication between the parties. Ask him the reason for...

What should parents expect to happen next?

Please get your son an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. With that amount of weight your son is looking at significant...

When a 15 year old is charged as an adult is a psychological evaluation mandatory?

I agree with the other attorneys that a psychiatric evaluation is not needed, but I cannot see how an attorney who was representing your son could...

Can my son's probation be transferred from one county to another in the same state?.If yes how do I go by getting this transfer

Yes. If your son is living in another county he can request a transfer of his probation to the county he lives. Paul A. Bauer, III

Can butler county pa probation violate me and detain me? Im confused on whats going on!

Yes your probation officer can lodge a detainer against you, prior to the new charges being litigated. I would strongly suggest you speak to your...

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Your question: "Hi, yesterday I was caught when I changing the tag in Nordtom in PA. The total amount different was $204.

I agree with both attorneys. If they were going to file charges they probably would have taken you right then and there, and explained to you that...

I got a DUI 2 years ago. I had a lawyer at the time, but now my case had to be refiled . What are my chances for dismissal?.

I agree with the first two Attorney's that you should look to your written fee agreement with your existing attorney. Montgomery County ARD...

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