I did have a lawyer and I hired one. It cost me $500 and in my opinion was well worth it. I learned a very expensive lesson. You don't HAVE to have a lawyer to plead guilty, but I think it is advisable because they know more about the law than you probably do. You have read my story and you have read what I told you happened to the other girl. The decision is a personal one, but I would advise speaking to an attorney. Good Luck!!!

