Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
i was given a citation for public intoxication on saturday nite. my bac was .18. this is my first arrest. there is no fee on the ticket. i assume i have to appear before a judge. do i need a lawyer? what are the possible reprecussions from this. please help. thankyou
Asked on 1/03/11, 8:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Justin Gearty
Law Office of Justin C Gearty Jr
The penalty for this offense is generally a fine that will be set by the magistrate. You should at least consult with an attorney before pleading to the ticket.
If you would like to discuss this further, feel free to give me a call.
Justin C. Gearty Jr
717-490-6325
http://www.geartylawoffices.com
Answered on 1/08/11, 8:42 am
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