Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

My 17 year old dgt was caught shoplifting with her (2) 15 year old friends at walmart 96 dollars worth of merchandise. She was advised to plead not guilty. Does she need a lawyer being 17 years old and a 1st offense? i do not want to pay for a lawyer if her outcome is going to be the same regardless.


Asked on 7/01/14, 5:50 pm

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John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

It would be helpful to know where n Pennsylvania you are located. It makes a difference.

The question is should you get a lawyer:

I'll assume that this indeed her first offense that she has no experience dealing the police or the DA. I can tell you it's not their first rodeo. .

But will having a lawyer do any good. Depends Has you daughter made any statements to the police? Is she being charged as an adult? What about the 15 year olds?

s there a possibility of ARD?

I think you should at least call a few lawyers.

{John}

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Answered on 7/01/14, 7:06 pm


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