Delaware County 32-1-34 Magisterial District Court
It is likely that you are feeling more worried and anxious as the day gets closer for you or someone you love to appear in Magisterial District Court 32-1-34. We are here to help relieve some of that worry and anxiety. At Amato Sanita Law Offices, we are experienced attorneys who are ready to stand by your side and help you to prepare for your day in court. Even if you are being summoned for a minor offence, we can help you improve your chances of getting the best outcome.
Receiving a notification from a Magisterial District Court in Delaware County can be intimidating. You will have your case presided over by Robert J. Radano, Magisterial District Judge. No jury will be present, so you have one shot to present your case to this magistrate. We are going to help you build the best defense strategy in order to have your charges dropped or lessened.
What You Should Know about Magisterial District Courts in Delaware County
Receiving a summons from Court 32-1-34 means that you will need to visit the court located in Upper Darby. This court covers various election districts in Upper Darby Townships. Carefully examine the paperwork that has been sent to you in order be sure about the location of the court you have been summoned to. There are various courts in Upper Darby.
Criminal cases will get their start in this court. If an individual is dealing with a felony or misdemeanor, their preliminary hearings and arraignments will be held here. At some point in the future, the case may move to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Most of the cases held in Magisterial District Courts are summary cases. These are minor offenses. Summary offences include traffic violations. Things like running a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, and driving with a suspended license could land you in courts. They also include non-traffic citations, like loitering, criminal mischief, and landlord and tenant disputes. Small claims cases are handled here as well. Magistrates can perform marriages and oaths.
Request the Help of a Criminal Defense Attorney
The idea of a minor offence may lead some people to think that pleading guilty to it will allow them to move on with their life. If they pay the fine, they feel like they will be done with the situation. What people fail to realize is that there are major problems that they may face by pleading guilty to any charge. Even traffic violations should be contested.
Minor offences could lead to jail time and fines. For first offenders, an individual could spend up to 90 days in jail. If a person has prior convictions, the punishment could be almost six months. Think of what spending three to six months in jail would do to your family. You may not have a job when you get out. You may also lose your license. Depending on the offense, you may be stuck with a criminal record.
When you work with our attorneys at Amato Sanita Law Offices, we are going to build a defense strategy to help you avoid fines and jail time. We want to help you avoid having a criminal record. There are several defense strategies that we may use in order to help you attain these goals. For example, the reason why you may have a court date scheduled is because you were caught driving with a suspended license. One defense that a lawyer could use is that you were driving because an emergency situation arose. Or the defense could be that you did not receive the proper notification that your license had been suspended.
It is crucial to work with a qualified criminal defense attorneys here in Delaware County when you have your day in an Upper Darby courtroom. Our lawyers will answer the many questions you have now and then be by your side on the day that you appear in court.
