What are the penalties for minors caught with a miniscule amount of marijuana and a bowl?

You could potentially be charged with a misdemeanor possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. You could also receive a driver’s license...

Underage

Not enough information here. If you are 35 and the girl is 12 the answer is yes. If you are 12 and the girl is 11, probably not.

I sustained a minor vocal injury during surgery. Is there potentially a small medical malpractice claim?

Potential medical malpractice cases are difficult to assess without a complete review of the facts by a specialist-an experienced med-mal attorney....

Can an employer ask me to leave?

PA is an employment at will state and therefore you can be fired for just about any reason at all unless it is one that violates a protected class...

Why hasn't my interstate transfer been filed yet?

My experience is that interstate compact transfers are time consuming. If your transfer is slower than normal, I couldn't tell you why without...

What "preponderance of evidence" do they have to deem defendant "dangerous" if never convicted of sexual or violent crime?

This question cannot be answered in any meaningful way. An attorney would have to know the entire fact basis, plea agreement, sentencing guidelines...

Financial Abuse of the Elderly

I would hire a lawyer to draft a revocation of POA and send it to all the financial institutions who are currently relying on this document or may...

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What should I do

It may mean you are being sued in civil court or at the district justice level. Take the papers at once to a lawyer as you normally have 20 days to...

Can a judge give advice to an attorney while an argument is being made?

If it demonstrated impartiality to you, then it is an ethical issue for the judge, In reality, judge's are permitted to inform lawyers certain...

I have a prelim hearing in Nov, charges are M1 receiving stolen prop/retail theft. This is a second offense, likely penalty?

Unless I know all of the facts-his complete criminal history, his sentencing guidelines, the personality of the judge, the DA's position, the...