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You probably can but it will lead to greater problems such as him filing violation charges against her.
Your arraignment cannot be continued in Bucks County but it can be waived if you have an attorney. If I can be of assistance please give me... Read Answer
If this allegation is the only thing holding him, he should be released within 24 hours. If there is another matter holding him, like a probation... Read Answer
It is a possibility, not real likely, but a possibility. I would just get on a payment plan or send something even it is just $20 per month.
Talk to a lawyer. Your daughter needs one if charges are filed against her. A lawyer can advise how to get her out of this with no conviction. As... Read Answer
Making a false report to police will subject the reporter to criminal charges.
You really need a lawyer to deal with the DA.
I have had many of these teenage sexual experimentation cases. 20 years ago, no big deal, it was part of life. Today, once adults get involved, ... Read Answer
Only if you are convicted, can a driver's license suspension be invoked by PennDOT. See a lawyer.
Probably not, but I highly advise you to hire a lawyer to resolve this in a way so you have no criminal record.
The cases may be closed but if you have a criminal arrest record, it will show if you are stopped by police and they run your information. I would... Read Answer
I think you can possess one, you can obtain a carry permit, but your husband may be in violation of the law if he is residing where guns are kept.
Not for DUI, only if you commit a crime while he or she is being arrested-possession of illegal contraband like drugs or guns, disorderly conduct,... Read Answer
The time period is very limited on appeals. You need to act and quickly.
It is permissible under the law. At sentencing, many judges and DA's feel they are not obligated to inform you of a driver's license suspension... Read Answer
You should be able to, especially if you got PWV. Make sure your arrest record has been expunged. Potentially, that may be a problem.
It can little trickier than the case being dismissed if the wife refuses to testify. I know nothing of the personality of your DA and the District... Read Answer
I cannot give you a better answer than to hire a lawyer to defend you.
Possibly. The DA will probably continue the case and tell the cop to get the victim. It may even be continued a second time if the victim shows up.... Read Answer
Unfortunately, you cannot have your choice of a free attorney. If you really feel she is acting against you, ask her about getting a conflict's... Read Answer
If she doesn't know you went on vacation, it may more harmful to tell her now, after the fact. Now you know. She probably would have agreed if you... Read Answer
It might be but you would have to go over ALL of the facts with an attorney. The last time I had something like this, the blood was admissible... Read Answer
Not necessarily. Look at the violations alleged by the PO carefully. They may have added some technical violations like not reporting, illegal... Read Answer
You should contact a lawyer. If I were representing you I would try to have the case dismissed if you can make full restitution-meaning, paying him... Read Answer