My offense is minor, do I really even need a Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney or can I just handle this on my own? VIDEO

Depending on the circumstances, no offense is minor. Should you handle it on your own? No.

Any offense, whether it regarded to be minor or otherwise, can have unexpected consequences, both in the short and long term. For example, a summary offense, even for something as arguably minor as underage drinking or having a fake ID can have tremendous consequences for a young person, a college student, or somebody who's trying to advance in life.

Pleading guilty without giving the necessary thought to the potential consequences or without having the proper guidance would be incredibly misguided. Regardless of the circumstances, you should have an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney in your corner to help you make the best informed decision so that the matter can be resolved as favorably as possible and that unexpected consequences do not come to your surprise at any point in the process.