How much is the going rate to have a lawyer represent me for a shoplifting ticket? Do I need a lawyer?

ALWAYS hire an attorney. The short term expense is always worth the long term benefit.

How much will a persons bond be for assault when they already have a bad record?

It depends on how serious the assault is and how bad the prior record is. Hire an attorney to negotiate and argue for a bond reduction. Tell your...

Can i plea to avoid jail time?

I agree with all these lawyers. The answer is maybe. Either way you want an attorney negotiating any type of a plea bargain for you. You won't...

What happens if I can't pay a fine on time?

The judge should not send you to jail as long as you show up to court. If you miss court, then it is a different story. When you show up, be...

I went to court on the date my 3 misdemeanor tickets said and the court said the prosecutor hadn't filed them yet is this legal?

I suggest you hire an attorney asap and they can monitor the situation. Unfortunately that is not an uncommon situation. The PA does have one...

I stole from the mall got arrested went too jail bonded out for 200$ they charged me with something smaller than misdemeter

It sounds like this may be a municipal ordinance violation in a municipal court. Hire an attorney and hopefully they can get the charges amended.

I might be getting my first DUI but i just got off probation for drugs?

That is generally how DWI's get issued with that type of fact pattern. I recommend you retain a criminal defense attorney to get out in front of...

If the defendant waived his preliminary hearing, the case is going up to circuit court where it usually ends up being a trial or a guilty plea.

I got pulled over going 13 over and I have 6 months probation and only 2 weeks left do u think I should say anything

Your PO may not find out. However, it is technically probably a condition of your probation to report the incident. Read the conditions clearly. ...

When does the clock stop....when warrant is issued or when it is served statute of limitations

Generally, the clock on the statute of limitations starts the day the alleged violation or crime is committed. It stops when the charges are...