Bucks County 07-1-08 Magisterial District Court

Did you receive a summons for allegedly shoplifting or running a red light? If so, it is likely that you feel quite anxious at the moment. If this is your first summons to a Bucks County Magisterial District Court, you likely do not know what to expect. Each day that the court date draws closer, you feel more anxiety.

We are here to help you. Our lawyers at Amato Sanita Law Offices have worked with hundreds of clients who have been summoned to Pennsylvania’s Magisterial District Courts. We will build a strong defense for your case and stick close by your side as you go through the entire process.

What You Need to Know about Magisterial District Court 07-1-08

The first step in relieving some of your anxiety is learning more about Bucks County Magisterial District Court 07-1-08. This court is located in Levittown, which is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is likely that you will appear before John J. Kelly Junior, Magisterial District Judge. This is true if your notification or summons is for a traffic citation, bench warrant, preliminary arraignment, preliminary hearing, or non-jury trial.

It is important to be aware of the fact that two Magisterial District Courts exist in Levittown. Be sure to examine the paperwork that you have received in order to know which court you will need to appear in. The election districts that are covered under Magisterial District Court 07-1-08 include: Middletown Township Upper 1,3,5,6,7,8, and 9 and Lower 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10,11, and 12.

About 130,000 cases are handled in Bucks County Magisterial District Courts every year. There are 20 of these courts. On average, 10,000 of the cases that are handled are related to criminal charges. All criminal cases start at this level. If necessary, criminal cases may move on to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, which typically handles misdemeanor and felony cases.

Summary offenses are the least serious offense level in the state of Pennsylvania. Magisterial District Courts will handle these summary offenses, including criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, driving with a license that has been suspended, underage drinking, and some retail theft cases.

The judges who preside over these courts can also perform marriages.

Why Legal Representation Is a Must in a Levittown Courtroom

There are many situations that would cause a person to think that working with a lawyer may not be necessary. A person may be innocent of the crime and feel that the truth will come out in court. A person may decide to plead guilty to a less serious offense in order to just put the whole experience behind them. Or a person may feel like they have the skills to handle their own case. All of these ideas can lead to negative consequences in your case.

Retaining legal help will not only help you get the best outcome now, but it will help you later on. Being convicted of the least serious offenses in Pennsylvania, like a summary offenses, can lead to big headaches now not only for you but also your loved ones. If you are convicted, you can face jail time and fines. If it is your first conviction, the fine may be up to $300. The jail time could be up to 90 days. If you have prior convictions, the punishment will likely be more hefty.

Our lawyers at Amato Sanita Law Offices know their way around the Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court. They will give you sound advice that will help you as your case is prepared and when it is presented in a Levittown courtroom. The lawyer who works with you may be able to create a defense that will get your case dismissed or the charges lessened.

Here is one example of what our lawyers may be able to do. If you have been charged with criminal mischief, our lawyers may be able to examine the case and use a defense that shows that you were not really the one who committed the mischief.