Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Do you think that avoiding jail time and paying fines are possible although I am be charge with my second offense of retail theft. First time it was a summary 5 years ago, and this time is a misdemeanor 1. What is going to happen at my preliminary hearing?


Asked on 9/12/14, 5:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ellis Klein Young, Klein & Associates

If you have no other past record (other than the summary you may be eligible for ARD in which the charges are eventually dropped and can be expunged. I would need much more info to properly advise you so if you give me a buzz I can guide you in the right direction. You also did not say which county it occurred in.

I am a former Senior District Attorney and I have handled over 7500 criminal cases over the last 20 years of practice.

The preliminary hearing is your evidence hearing in which the state must prove there is enough evidence against you

There is more info on my website at www.ykacrim.com

My number is 215-639-5297.

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Answered on 9/13/14, 4:57 am


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