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Ask your attorney. If you have a drug problem and need help dealing with it, tell him you prefer drug court.
No, you will hear from them by mail.
Yes, you can be charged. You probably have a good possession argument and you may have a probable cause search argument. You should hire a lawyer.
It will be a problem if it is a condition of your bail or probation not to possess firearms.
No it is not legal for police to stop a motorist for no reason. They need sufficient reasonable suspicion or probable cause. However, if an officer... Read Answer
No one can answer this without knowing all the facts.
I would hire a lawyer.
It sounds like probation is a possibility, but I would need to know more information, especially about her prior criminal record. If she has no ... Read Answer
You've probably heard this before, but you can't "drop" a criminal case. The "commonwealth," Pennsylvania, is prosecuting the case. As a... Read Answer
It's a possibility for a first-offense DUI (range of 72 hours minimum to 6 mos. max) Has the Prelim (preliminary hearing) happened yet?... Read Answer
It depends on the county and the probation office, but getting a finding of abuse in a PFA hearing against you could be a violation. Further,... Read Answer
Depends on the charge, but it sounds like a possession charge. Possession can be "constructive" meaning it did not belong to the person, but... Read Answer
Whether he do or not, depends. when you is on parole, you have less constitutional rights.
I would not speak with the police unless you go over all of the facts with a lawyer and he or she advises you accordingly. If you don't consult... Read Answer
Try to get it cleared. It will go better with an attorney.
Show the PO that she has a valid prescription.
Part of the PA Board of Probation and Parole is a halfway house system which allows the later portion of a sentence to be served in a ... Read Answer
It depends on what county you are from and how your judge operates. It is possible but more difficult if a hearing has been scheduled. You would... Read Answer
You could try involving the police but they may view it as a domestic squabble. You could try filing criminal charges at the local District Justice... Read Answer
I would get her an attorney.
In PA, 365 days to bring you to trial if you are out of jail and 180 days if you are in jail.
I would get a lawyer.
It really sounds, at least the way you describe it, you may have a defense. In order to be guilty of RSP you need to actually know, or have reason... Read Answer