Will I be charged with a dui

The short answer is yes, you will almost certainly be charged with a DUI. However, depending on the blood draw and whether this is your first...

Do I need a lawyer if I am going to have a small possession of marijuana charge?

I would recommend hiring an attorney. There may be options to reduce the charge or complete a diversionary program, not to mention that a...

Can these charges or arrest be expunged or removed?

You may be eligible for an expungement if the charges were dismissed and you have not been arrested or convicted of any other crimes in the...

The lookback period is ten years to determine if the offense is a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd+ for sentencing purposes. ARD is generally given at the...

If I get a lawyer is there anything they can do like house arrest, probation etc.

It's certainly possible to negotiate for house arrest, especially if the suspension is not DUI-related. Due to the warrant it would be in your best...

Civil demand letters are often issued by the store itself prior to or concurrent with the charges being filed. These can often end with someone...

If a magistrate office returns a payment, but indicates that I still have a balance on the item in question, am I liable?

If you don't pay the remainder of the fine and a warrant is issued, the argument that you attempted to pay by personal check isn't going to get you...

Can I have it expunged? Is there anything I can do about it?

There is a new law in Pennsylvania going into effect later this year (November) that would allow for expungement/limited access to the record....

Does a presentence investigation need to be done when entering a guilty plea?

It's much more common to have a pre-sentence investigation ordered when the plea is an open/straight plea. When the sentence is negotiated ahead of...

Is the 72 hour notice 3 business days?

If you are consulting an attorney you should be fine. The court cannot require you to proceed with counsel, although you certainly should for this...