499 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about criminal law by real users in Pennsylvania. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include theft, weapons charges, and death penalty. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
Recent Legal Answers
Good proof. For example documents, videos, credible witnesses, etc. The DA doesn't need proof beyond a reasonable doubt to charge. It is a pretty... Read Answer
Not enough information here to advise you. I would need to know the amount stolen, if any restitution was paid, the position of the DA, the ... Read Answer
Sounds like it could be a theft case. He may want money? Talk to a police officer.
If they are sent a subpoena to do so.
Maybe not. Show the warrant and police report to a lawyer. My predication is that the police will say you consented to the garage search.
If the warrant was only for failure to pay, but you paid, you will have to quash (or squash as my clients say) the warrant. An attorney may be able... Read Answer
Some counties in their bar association, have a client-lawyer fee dispute mediation program. You could see if your county has one. If that doesn't ... Read Answer
I would need more information. What else was in the box? what drugs are they accusing you of possessing? What township/city and county did... Read Answer
If they are using the statements to prosecute you on the prior 3 occasions, I would have an attorney review all of the facts to see if your 5th... Read Answer
Nobody can possibly answer this without information such as your criminal record, what the new charges are, your guidelines.
I think theft is 5 years but you should not wait to file as your claim will weaken as more time passes.
I don't know where you live but in my county, your optimum result would be for her to complete shoplifting classes in exchange for a total ... Read Answer
The PO and the court most likely do not care about your pregnancy as a reason to open the jail doors to this guy. They have heard that line ... Read Answer
It is easy to charge someone, whether he is convicted is another matter. Sounds like he may have a shot at justification through self defense. I ... Read Answer
If you are saying someone owed you money/stole it from you, and you tasered them and tried to take their handbag, I can offer this. You could be... Read Answer
I am not entirely sure I understand your question the way it is written. If you are saying that your daughter was on probation for drugs and then ... Read Answer
Probably not unless they have an extensive criminal record. The charge will likely be criminal mischief. They should try to pay for the tires in... Read Answer
If the alleged crime happened in state A and you live in state B, the jurisdiction is in state A so the case will be heard there. The court does... Read Answer
I do not recall it being in the list of crimes that exclude you from possession a firearm. However, I think it will be a problem obtaining a carry... Read Answer
Ask his attorney or call the jail. It is only Friday, sometimes it takes a day or two for all the paperwork to go through. Unless there is another... Read Answer
It depends on how patient the District Justice is. I have seen this happen-prisoners not brought in from prisons. If I was the judge I think once... Read Answer
You need a lawyer to help you defend the case. Once you are found not guilty, the attorney can file a motion to return property to get the judge to... Read Answer
I would call the District Justice office and explain to them that you were in jail. They may just reschedule your hearing, especially if it was a... Read Answer
He is wrong. He is going to jail. Sooner or later. He would be better off turning himself in.