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What are the rules/ rights one has to getting items back that are in someone else's possession?
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Answered on August 12, 2015
No harm in talking to the police, but I would be surprised if any charges result.
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In District Court Of Appeal, what is the difference between a Dismissal of an appeal and an Affirm of lower court ruling?
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Answered on August 11, 2015
In Pennsylvania, dismissal would mean the appeal was tossed out for some reason before the court reached the merits. The affirmance of the lower...
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Can a crime victim appeal a jury conviction. Attempted murder and defendant gets 9 years probation. He shot victim 3 times
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Answered on August 11, 2015
Only parties to a case can appeal. The victim is not a party. The state is.
Under some circumstances the state can appeal a ruling, but I have...
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If mother is pregnant and boyfriend is being accused of past sex with a child, Can mother have chance of baby being taken away?
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Answered on August 11, 2015
You need to sit down with a lawyer and discuss the details of the situation.
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Do I need to get an attorney to protect myself?
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Answered on August 11, 2015
It might be a good idea to consult an attorney about all the what-if questions.
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The mother of my child took my daughter how do I get her back legally?
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Answered on August 11, 2015
You need to locate her. You may need an investigator for that. You also need to talk to a lawyer who handles custody cases. The law frowns on...
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Does Rule 600 apply if you are incarcerated for a probation violation?
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Answered on August 11, 2015
It does not. A link to it is below.
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Do I need to be separated from my spouse before the judge will grant me a divorce only after one year of marriage.
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Answered on August 11, 2015
I have helped people get divorced by consent while living in the same house.
There is also something we loosely call "same-roof separation," but...
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Will a judge in grant me an divorce only after one year of marriage in the state of Pennsylvania
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Answered on August 10, 2015
As long as you have been here for six months or more, PA has jurisdiction. However, getting a divorce over your spouse's objection is difficult,...
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Is there a way to disestablish paternity 13 years after a child is born and the acknowledgement of paternity was signed?
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Answered on August 10, 2015
You are going to need a lawyer for this one.
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