Would hiring a private investigator to assist appointed defense attorney be beneficial?

It is hard to say whether hiring a PI would be beneficial given the limited facts that you posted. If the appointed attorney is a public defender...

If i have a misdemeanor violation probatin for DUI wil i be able to leave the country?

If you have a warrant, there is a good chance that customs will detain you. It is more likely that it will happen on your return trip back into the...

What is the classification for a forged check? also, the penalty

If the person is charged w/ forgery, it is a 3rd degree felony. He or she could get up to 5 years in prison. What sort of help are you planning on...

Traffic misdemeanor - plead no contest, adjudication withheld by judge | Will this go on my record? What should I do? (Florida)

If you enter any sort of plea (even no contest) the charge will be on your record. The good news is that you may qualify to have your record...

Should I call probation?

You can call probation but the PO will decide whether the tip is worth following up on. In my experience, anonymous tips are not given as much...

Can a juvenile charge be held against you if adjudication was withheld?

Yes it can and will be used against him, particularly in the federal system.

It depends. Abuse/exploitation/fraud are all different crimes which can be charged in various ways. Furthermore, guidelines can drastically change...

Pro se means that you represent yourself (no attorney). Retained means that you hired an attorney.

A company sold me a TV and Internet package. The Rep had to run my credit. Understandable.

Not sure if I understand the question. Are you asking whether this is legal or are you venting?

Should I switch attorneys before pretrial.

Mr. Trabin is correct. It seems like you have answered your won question regarding whether you should hire a different attorney. Switching lawyers...