Criminal Defense Overview

Summary Offenses

York County Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you have been accused of a summary offense in Pennsylvania, you might be tempted to simply plead guilty and move on with your life. These are generally minor infractions that often will not result in a permanent criminal record, and you may just want to find the quickest route to resolution.

At Kearney & Marshall, PC, in York County, Pennsylvania, we encourage you not to be hasty. Although these are minor offenses when compared with felony or misdemeanor crimes, summary offenses can result in collateral consequences.

Many people plead guilty to summary offenses without recognizing that they may lose their driving privileges. In some circumstances, a summary offense may become part of your permanent criminal record. Contact us today to discuss your options.

Skilled Lawyers Handling All Types of Summary Offenses

We handle all types of summary offense charges in York County, including:

Public drunkenness
Public nuisance
Disorderly conduct
Harassment
Minor retail theft
Underage drinking
Traffic violations
DUI/DWI

Depending on the nature of your offense, you may be eligible for the ARD program. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers can effectively guide you through the application process for that program.

Before You Make Any Decisions, Get an Education

At Kearney & Marshall, PC, we believe that education is essential. Before you plead guilty or decide to fight a summary offense charge - you should understand your options.

When you come to our law offices for your initial consultation, we will take the time to educate you regarding the laws and procedures you will encounter when charged with any summary offense. We will make sure that you understand all of your options, the full implications of your decisions and the impact that these decisions may have on your future.

We charge $200. for our in-office consultations-they are highly valuable for our clients. We will spend an hour to an hour and a half with you to make sure that you are truly informed about your charges and the process. Oftentimes, after our initial consultations, our clients facing summary offenses are equipped to represent themselves.

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The York County juvenile crimes lawyers of Kearney & Marshall, PC, represent clients in all of York County, including the communities of York, Shrewsbury, Red Lion, Dallastown, Hanover, New Freedom, Stewartstown, Manchester, Goldsboro, Dover, Dillsburg, and Lewisberry, Pennsylvania.