Can I force my mother to move out of her home?

If she is a danger to herself and not capable of managing her own affairs, she needs assistance. This assistance can be minimal, from having...

Can I sue the magistrate?

These offenses sound like summary motor vehicle offenses which are filed by the police. The District Justice does not file them or sign off on them...

What are the penalties for driving on a dui related suspended license about to get reinstated and no reason for cop stopping us

A first 75 PA.CSA.Sec. 1543 b, carries a 60 day term of incarceration and a $500 fine. Depending on the police officer and District Justice, a...

Do you have to pay probation and fines if you are incarcerated?

My experience is that no, an incarcerated person does not have to make payments on child support or criminal restitution, costs and fines. The...

If the Simple Assault was graded as a Misdemeanor 2 or higher (M1, F3, F2, F1, etc.) then you wii be prohibited under Federal Law from possessing a...

Can a store sell my property left for repair?

If they used reasonable efforts in trying to locate you, then you are stuck. If they didn't do so, as you say, then you may have a case. It is like...

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I am not sure how someone received a "citation" for a misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Normally, possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor. I...

Can I file my private criminal complaint personally at the District Justice office or do I need to mail it in.

Not sure of the procedure in your county. In Allegheny, you appear at the District Justice Office on days when the Assistant DA is scheduled to be...

Is it legal for the judge to sentence someone without his PD being present if the defendant made a plea?

Attorney Hyde is correct. It shouldn't have happened but if the judge was just carrying out the formality of a prearranged plea deal by his counsel...

What will happen next?

No one can possibly answer this without more information. Like, what court, what type of case, what type of officer, etc.