Can I get a restraining order against my ex for harassment and stalking???

Pennsylvania's definition of "abuse" for the purposes of a PFA is very broad. It includes causing bodily injury, placing another in reasonable fear...

Can I lose my license for letting an intoxicated person drive my car (with me drunk in the car)

No, you cannot lose your license for letting an intoxicated person drive your car. But you may be held liable for a civil lawsuit if the driver...

PFA ordered against wife by the judge as well as an order against the defendant, does the plaintiff become a joint defendant?

This is called a cross-filed PFA in which both parties are restricted by PFAs. Neither of you may contact one another or you'll risk violating the...

My ex girlfriend has a pfa against me. tonight i had recieved a text message from her mother telling me what shes going to be

Your ex and mother are not restricted by the PFA. You cannot contact your ex directly or through a third-party. But your ex and her mother can...

Will a juvenile summary offense show up in a PA background check?

Yes, the private company likely will be able to find the summary offense on your record. But you can get the summary offense expunged from your...

I live in Pennsylvania, Back in July 2012 my fiance and I had a fight. He told me to just go outside to relax and vent.

To protect your fiance, you must confess to the district attorney prosecuting his case. But you should know that by confessing you will open...

These are serious charges. I strongly advise you to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area. If you cannot afford one, contact...

No, the record cannot be expunged. In Pennsylvania, misdemeanor and felony convictions cannot be expunged. Indirect criminal contempt is classified...

How could he get arrested for assault when he has never hit me?

He was arrested because there was enough evidence for police to believe that he hit you -- the black eye, the call to 9-1-1, the complaint from...

What could u get for a pfa vilation for the first time

Violating a PFA may lead to a charge of indirect criminal contempt (ICC), which carries a maximum punishment of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.