I want to know if my friend that was just put in jail for 6 months get on house arrest and if he can how do you do it

House arrest as an alternative to time in the ACJ should have been requested at the time of sentencing. At this point the only possibility would be...

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Is there a way to get a felony expunged or pardoned in Pennsylvania?

Expungement is a resounding NO. Felony convictions are not, under any circumstance, eligible for expungement under PA law. The pardon process would...

Can a victim move out of state while on call?

I'm not licensed in your state and therefore not familiar with its practice and procedures. "On-call" in my world is an arrangement for the...

What are the odds I will get jail time for 1st ever crime?

I agree with the remarks of Mr. Holbrook, and I want to stress the importance of your having experienced local criminal defense counsel to...

The following are the main steps to take. STOP posting details and admissions on this public website or anywhere else on the Internet, including...

Since I obviously am not a witness to the communications between the two of you about the use of his card, I can't offer an opinion about whether...

I got a letter that i violated my terms. I got a harrasment a few months ago for telephone comm...and I had ONE class left for

I'm guessing that you are referring to "terms" of an ARD disposition and a letter from Probation notifying the court of an apparent violation...

Is there any reason my P.O. would not allow me to move out if I am now 18 and am doing everything required of me for probation?

At first, as I read your post, I thought you were telling us that your PO was objecting to your plan to move from your current residence. Having...

Effects of misdemeanor convictions on part-time job application

Your question doesn't actually strike me as a legal question. Your prior contacts with the criminal system are what they are. If you have...

I have Co-Defendants who are attorneys. I am not. At which point can my attorney find out if people are "pointing fingers" etc?

I agree completely with Mr. Hill. You have an attorney and you must rely on that individual for all information and advice about your case. If you...