Is a past burglary considered a first offense on a mew charge of retail theft?

If you have a prior conviction for Burglary, you most assuredly have a prior record, unless you received ARD. This will be your first retail theft...

I was sentenced to probation without verdict for marijuana paraphernalia

Some counties strictly comply with the statute and require a letter from a physician stating the defendant is drug dependent before offering...

If an elderly person is robbed and assaulted in their home by an unknown intruder, is it considered elder abuse in Pennsylvania?

Elder abuse generally applies to elderly or incapacitated persons who are physically, financially or emotionally harmed by those who have a duty to...

In Pennsylvania what is the procedure after a judgment is opened again in a civil credit card dispute?

Exactly. Pleadings such as complaints, answers, new matter and responses to new matter are not ruled upon by the judge prior to trial. They are...

I would strongly suggest that you hire a lawyer who will know how to navigate you through this without a criminal record. The District Justice will...

There is enough room in the sentencing guidelines for a judge to sentence someone to jail on a Misdemeanor 2, Simple Assault. Whether that will...

How do i sell mothers home,without power of attorney?

If she is competent, she can sign a deed to the property to a buyer. Also, if she is competent, she can sign a Power of Attorney that your...

You have been charged with Retail Theft. If you do not want this on your record, hire a lawyer to advise you how to have this handles in a manner...

Can I inherit my deceased mother's half of her business even though her spouse also owns the business?

It depends. If they had some sort of partnership agreement with her husband which addresses the issue of what happens to the business upon death of...

They may or may not, it depends on the company. You will not be convicted with ARD, which is the beauty of this first time offenders program....