Thirty-two years ago, when I was 19, I got caught shoplifting.

I commend Ms. Mertz's response to you. Consult with local counsel about expungement. I would be very surprised if the DA's Office would oppose the...

How soon can I get parole?

While talking to probation MIGHT help you under these circumstances, my first recommendation would be to consult the attorney who represented you...

Seems to me that you answered your own question. You "cannot have a record of underage drinking" tells both of us that you should plead not guilty....

Sentencing recommendation on 4 counts M-1 theft, amount over $75,000 in Lackawanna County

If the reason you are "following" this case is because you are a victim of the criminal conduct then I recommend that you touch base with the...

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Time frame for filing a PCRA vs. Writ of Habeas Corpus?

Mr. Mosser has provided as complete an answer as is possible in the context of this public forum. The answer is MAYBE. The only way to move beyond...

My son 17 years old got caught stealing and got the police called What should I do and what should I look for as a punishment

This one is easy. What you need to do for him to mitigate the negative consequences of this incident is to secure qualified criminal defense...

Need legal advice on a previous employer calling local businesses slandering me.

Your question is not within the area of Criminal Defense. Employment/Labor would seem like the more appropriate area of expertise, so I hope you...

Will I get jail time for a first time violation of probation?

I agree with my colleagues that you ought to be represented in this matter. If you are unable to afford counsel on your own, then you should make...

I'm on probation for a DV related charge in CA. I'm in Newcastle pa working. Where can I go to DV classes

I agree with Mr. Nash's suggestion to contact Lawrence Co. Adult Probation with your question. I would have expected that you are under their...

My 46yr old son is in Benner Prison. On drug charges he was selling cocaine, he is in jail for 7-14 yrs. He is not a low life.

Your son is in the custody of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and will remain so until he is paroled by the Pennsylvania Board of...