Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Legal Guides (7 found)

Written by Arik Tzvi Ben-Ari
This guide will walk you through the questions to ask and the research to do before hiring an attorney to represent you in Pennsylvania when you've been charged with a crime.
Posted 2 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Gregory David MacFarlane
The Criminal Trial Division of the Philadelphia Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors and some felonies which carry a potential custodial sentence of 5 years or less. Under Rule 1013, the Commonwealth has 180 days during which to bring your case to trial.
4 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Philadelphia County, PA

Written by Gabriel Levin
Here are the steps you need to take to expunge your record
Posted 3 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Justin James McShane
For a true lifetime first offense non-CDL driver's license holder, the answer is nothing will happen, but it will be noted on your certified driving history with PennDOT for 10 years.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Brian Zeiger
I get a ton of inquiries every week about cleaning up people's records. Some people are not eligible for expungements and ask about a pardon through the governor. This guide is a basic outline to getting the pardon completed.
Posted 3 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Adam D. Zucker
Under Age Drinking is often the first and most frequent reason someone under the age of 21 comes in contact with law enforcement officials. While it is a summary offense a conviction will result in loss of ones driver's license for 90 days on a first offense and one year on a second offense.
Posted 2 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Damon Christopher Hopkins
Good News For First-Time Offenders: Pennsylvania has a diversionary program for certain first time offenders. Under the rules of this program, the accused does not admit guilt, but is placed on informal probation. Once you finish ARD, we can have your criminal record expunged.
17 of 23 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania