At my arraignment may I request a court appointed attorney before my plea or after I plead not guilty?

My colleagues are correct, you can ask the judge for a court appointed attorney, but it is unlikely the judge will grant your request. It is very...

I don't practice in Pennsylvania, but my colleague appears to be correct. Either hire a local experienced attorney to help you have the...

Would this still be considered criminal trespassing considering it was not knowingly done?

The crime of trespass doesn't usually require that the prosecution prove any mental state. In other words, the prosecution doesn't have to prove...

If I turn 18 a month after I graduate, will I get charged as a runaway for moving out?

Technically, the answer is that you could get arrested and charged as a runaway if you choose to runaway before you reach the age of 18. Better to...

What can someone plea to, to stay off the registry?

Most plea bargains don't involve registration as a sex offender. Your question is too vague to be able to guess your situation. I don't know what...

I agree with the previous answers. It depends on what you want. If you want justice for your ex, then call the police and/or contact a civil...

How do I get an outstanding warrant "lifted"?

If you have an outstanding warrant, it likely means that you failed to complete all the court required of you and then probably failed to appear...

Can I get a misdemeanor charge from 9 years ago expunged from my record and have my record sealed?

I recommend hiring an experienced local attorney. If it was just a misdemeanor theft conviction, you will likely be able to get the conviction...

Shoplifting in Nevada advice?

First of all, we all do stupid stuff while we are young. Unfortunately, you got caught. You want to try and keep your record clean. If this is...

If your pulled over for expired tags and then they decide to call in a k9 cop w dog and cop tells me the k9 is on the way.

In my experience as a prosecutor, typically drug dogs don't bark when they alert their officer for drugs. Typically they scratch or paw the area...