Legal Question in Consumer Law in Pennsylvania

I am going to have a retail theft charge brought to a magistrate in pa for items under 150 dollars and first and only time this has happened.....I am on meds that change brain chemistry and complicated thoughts....what should I do...I can't let my husband find out about this but don't wanna end up not being informed and prepared for this....do I need a lawyer....what type of penalty can I expect and will they leave me with a record. I live in pittsburgh pa....Thanks


Asked on 6/16/11, 7:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED A LAWYER. IF YOUDON'T HAVE THE MONEY YOU CAN APPLY WITH THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. ONLY A LAWYER CAN DEAL WITH THESE CHARGES PROPERLY AND IF THIS YOUR FIRST OFFENSE, A LAWYER CAN PROBABLY GET YOU INTO AN "ARD" SENTANCE OR AT THE LEASE, PROBATION.

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Answered on 6/16/11, 8:37 pm


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