Will this show up on my record and could my job fire me for it?

A summary offense normally does not. However, Retail Theft offenses do appear. Get a lawyer to represent you ASAP.

How to get back credit for a license suspension?

You can ask for an administrative hearing. There is a filing fee associated with the filing of the appeal for credit. There may als be an...

This will be treated as a second offense in PA. As a result, you face 5 days in jail, a fine of $300, plus thousands of dollars in court costs,...

I was recently charged in Pennsylvania for a dui and open container and Im wondering if they had probable cause to pull me over?

The answer is: It depends. If you turned the wrong way down a one-way street, the answer is yes. They had PC. If someone called in a...

Can charges against me be dropped if the complainant lied to police?

You have an attorney. You should trust his/her judgment. If you don't, you should find another attorney. The Rules of Professional Conduct...

I agree with my colleagues, but write separately to make clear that you are NOT eligible for ARD. The statute specifically restricts a person with...

From an employer's perspective, an incident involving fraud directly impacts a person's ability to be trusted. Imagine yourself in the employer's...

Unfortunately, you are incorrect. A plea agreement is not binding upon PennDOT. Neither the district attorney, nor the criminal courts have the...

In a State Court of Common Pleas, may federal law apply (in particular, motion to strike pursuant to Fed. R.C.P.)?

This fundamental question is absolutely the reason you need counsel. The Dauphin County Bar Association offers a program for "modest means"...

How likely am I to win a motion to suppress in scenario described below? I am qualified for ARD, is it worth the risk?

Your attorney is the only one who can give you advice. We are not permitted to do so. However, the pertinent question in your case is this: ...