My boyfriend was sentenced to 4-9 years he currently in prison and trying to get to boot camp should we hire a attorney ?

Boot camp would have to be part of the sentence, so if he was not sentenced with boot camp eligibility, it may be too late. Sometimes it's possible...

Getting a attempted robber house arrest?

Sounds like it may be time to get a new lawyer who will file a motion for a bail reduction.

Bail can be revoked due to new charges but usually is not. The prosecutor would really have to be paying attention and pretty aggressive to file a...

There is strict liability for crimes committed against minors under 14, meaning mistake of age is not a defense. But if you were also 14, that...

Does a new charge while on a section 17 automatically trigger the court to withdraw Section 17 or is at discretion of the court?

It is at the discretion of the court. Get a good lawyer ASAP.

What can be done? My husband was assaulted and we have yet to receive restitution... what can we do?

You could call the DA's office, as well. They may be able to give you more information. Unfortunately, the guy may just not be able to afford it....

Can a lawyer help?

It depends on what he's in jail for. In general, anyone who does not have a state detainer may be eligible for release by filing a bail motion or a...

Talk to your probation officer. If the sentence was for a certain amount of time, then probation will take it off without any additional hearing...

How can I get my husband a lawyer for his preliminary hearing ?

Check for lawyers with good reviews and reputations on Avvo and give a few a call. Most offer free consultations and can tell you about pricing and...

Can a person renew a gun permit while on misdemeanor bond?

It depends on the misdemeanor. Active cases for many misdemeanors in Pennsylvania prevent you from even possessing a gun legally, let alone having...