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What a jerk. I would call the police and see if they can talk to him. Otherwise, you may have to file a petition in court.
Probably theft and possession of controlled substances. If she no criminal history, the goal would be to turn her retail theft into a summary... Read Answer
Depends what county you are in, and if your judge historically does this. I do this in Allegheny County for people who reach their half way point... Read Answer
Get a lawyer. It very may well result in your ARD being revoked which will be most unfortunate. The lawyer may be able to handle your new Retail... Read Answer
The DA should not be able to admit witness/victim statements as they are hearsay. As far as the continuance, there is no rule, but if the victims... Read Answer
If you believe you can trust them and what they meant by "it will not be reported" is that they will not file criminal Retail Theft charges at the... Read Answer
I strongly suggest you consult with a civil rights attorney in Huntingdon County or close to there. Please contact the PA Bar Association if you need... Read Answer
Minor discrepancies in police reports will not get a case dismissed. The police can be questioned at any hearing on these mistakes and be given... Read Answer
Unfortunately, you cannot make application for an expungement until you turn age 70. Your only other recourse would be to apply for a pardon.
Yes and no. A public defender has to offer you adequate representation.
The Preamble to the Rules of Professional Conduct states, "As advocate, a... Read Answer
It's possible there was an error in transferring the probation. I would suggest that he ask the probation officer/parole office why such a long... Read Answer
Unfortunately, they can. However, I suggest you bring a motion for return of property.
You should be able to but it is possible the Sheriff will deny the application based on his run of your rap sheet-even though a summary conviction... Read Answer
Any criminal defense attorney should be willing and able to help.
No one can answer this without knowing what your case is about. It would be like calling a mechanic and asking how do I get my car running again? I... Read Answer
Probably not but if you want to try, you need to file a PCRA petition within one year of your plea. The goal of this would be to have your guilty... Read Answer
Th preliminary hearing is only to determine if the case goes to the court of Common Pleas, which it probably will. I highly advise you to speak... Read Answer
Did he have his final probation revocation hearing yet? If so, he needs to petition the court for early parole. If not, it needs to be fought at the... Read Answer
You have a right to a free attorney at every court appearance beginning with your preliminary hearing, not before. Unfortunately, there's no "right"... Read Answer
Given the vagueness of your question, the only advice I can really give is to consult with an attorney. Consulting with an attorney is the only... Read Answer
As long as you have a carry permit you can carry a concealed weapon in public. As far as drinking, I can think of no crime for carrying a gun while... Read Answer
I am guessing that what was a misdemeanor in PA is a felony in "the other state", under the other states criminal code. I would ask a lawyer in the... Read Answer
That would have to do with the other states laws regarding classification of offenders. You need to speak to an attorney in the other state.