Michael L Saile Jr's Answers

Can u get off of house arrest early for good behavior

House arrest in Bucks County is a special program granted by the sentencing Bucks County Common Pleas Court judge and the Bucks County prison system. The alternative to house arrest is being incarcerated inside the walls of the prison. Usually there is a starting point and an ending point for a prison sentence based on the guidelines. Also there is a mandatory time of the jail sentence that you must complete in prison. If you are on bad behavior in the prison or on house arrest you can be...

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If someone is involved in a car accident can the party sue after 2 years. received a letter from a lawyer stating that i was

The general answer is no, but there are a few exceptions to this rule. It is important to get a copy of the complaint filed against you to your insurance company asap. You bought insurance to cover this type of issue and your auto insurance company should provide you with a legal defense. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as, and does not constitute, legal advice. You should consult with a local personal injury lawyer to get legal advice.

Guilty until proven innocent?

The prior attorney’s answer is correct; the 10-year time period goes from conviction date of the prior DUI offense to the offense date of the subsequent DUI. We just had a recent case with the difference of the two offenses being 9 years and 11 months. If you were going to appeal you would have to have an appealable issue. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor...

Probation and transfer following house arrest, can I move out of the state?

You must complete your house arrest in Bucks County before you more. The other option is spending the time in the Bucks County prison. I believe you can have your parole transferred to another state, but this must be cleared by your Bucks County parole officer. You should have had the chance to meet with your parole officer by now. If you stayed in Bucks County, after you house arrest (and assuming that you complete house arrest on good behavior) you will be released on “reporting” parole....

My ARD program ended yesterday. Am I supposed to wait for a nptice from the court before filing expungement?

You can contact your attorney. If you successfully complete ARD in Bucks County, the criminal charges (and criminal court records) should be automatically expunged. You can also check with the Bucks County District Attorney' Office to confirm your successful completion of ARD. There may still be records of your arrest kept at the local police station, but people searching for your criminal record will not find a criminal conviction for the Bucks County DUI. The DUI-ARD will also appear on...

Does every will need to go through the probate system

No. The only reason to go through probate is if there is an asset in the Decedent's sole name (without a beneficiary designations or payable on death designation) at the time of his or her death. Probate (proving the original Will to the Register of Wills) gives the Executor or Administrator the power to act on the asset as the Decedent had before his or her death.

Underage Drinking in PA. What are the possible consequences?

The possible consequences is a fine, a mark on your record for a summary violation (not criminal), and a license suspension. The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office has a strict policy about not downgrading underage drinking cases. Some local District Justices offer a type of First Offender's Program which will dismiss the charge if complete successfully. Unfortunately you may still suffer the license suspension. You should consult with an experienced Bucks County criminal lawyer.

Must all the money be distributed to those in the will at the same time or can multiple checks be given out?

An advanced distribution is never recommended. If you distribute any funds before debts, administration expenses, and all taxes are paid, you, the executor will be held personally liable for these expenses. In certain circumstances, you can make an advanced distribution, but an estate attorney should be overseeing the transfer. An estate attorney will prepare a Receipt, Release, and Indemnification Agreement for the beneficiary to sign before he or she receives any money.

I got caught for shoplifting, what is going to happen?

Most likely you will be charged with a criminal offense. Your first step in the criminal process is a Preliminary Hearing at the local District Justice court. You may be eligible for ARD, the first offender's program in Bucks County. My law firm does not currently handle this type of matter, but we can certainly set you up with a great Bucks County criminal lawyer. Our Bucks County law firm, Saile & Saile LLP's phone number is 215-860-5800.

Cant afford all upfront attorney fees

Criminal defense attorneys in Bucks County, PA work their fees in different ways; some accept payment plans, some do not. Our Bucks County law firm requires one-half down to start working on the case and the remainder to be paid before the trial date. This usually gives our clients about three months to pay off their legal fees. I focus my attention on DUI cases in Bucks County and I also handle Bucks County traffic violation cases. I offer payment plans only for these types of cases. If...