Im not sure how to plead for charges of public drunkenness and underage drinking?

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I received two tickets. One for underage drinking and the other for public drunkenness. I was not arrested. The cop told my friend that i should plead not guilty and go to court to receive community service hours and then my record would be clean in a year. However, i know im guilty. Can i avoid all of this court stuff by pleading guilty and just getting my hours from that? Or do i only get the community service if i plead not guilty and go to court?

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Michael Doyle ·
Underage drinking also comes with a suspension of your driver's license. You need to consider this when deciding whether you want an attorney. Michael L. Doyle (215) 900-5565
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Ellis B. KleinDUI / DWI AttorneyPennsylvania ·
First thing you should do is tell your parents. Second is to speak with an experienced local lawyer to help you. If this is a first offense you may be able to get out of it without a record. There is also a license suspension possibility of 90 days. Ellis Klein, Esquire Young, Klein and Associates 215-639-5297 www.ykacrim.com
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Joseph Lento ·
As the other attorney indicated, you must be mindful of the implications of pleading guilty. Sometimes pleading guilty is the best alternative and sometimes there are other options that would better serve the defendant. Many factors have to be considered before a defendant pleads guilty. Again, you (and your parents) need to discuss your options with an attorney. Joseph D. Lento, Esq. Law Offices of Joseph D. Lento and Associates North American Building 121 S. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 888-535-3686 LentoLawOffices.com
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teven Fisher FairlieDUI / DWI AttorneyNorth Wales, PAPA licensed ·
Make sure you look at the expungement rules before you plead guilty to either charge, as the rules are different and will affect your strategy. Steven F. Fairlie, Esq. Fairlie & Lippy, P.C. 1501 Lower State Road, Suite 304 North Wales, PA 19454 voice: (215) 997-1000 fax: (215) 997-1777 [email protected] www.fairlielaw.net Become a Fan of Fairlie & Lippy, P.C. on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
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Leo Mulvihill ·
It depends. Do you want a conviction on your record? If so, plead guilty. If you DON'T want a conviction on your record, I'd recommend calling an attorney to discuss potential options.
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