What law says gov can keep private property they claim is "instrument of crime?" What law/rights protect against the taking?

Being familiar with procedures in Allegheny County my guess is that the issue of forfeiting the property came up for the first time at sentencing...

Will I get jail time if I plead guilty, or should I get a court appt lawyer? And can I get this expunged?

If the only charge filed against you is a summary public intoxication, you will not be entitled to a public defender or court appointed lawyer. If...

I was charges with a list of charges from poss of weed, pharaphnailla corruptin of minors and i sat in jail for 4 n a half month

The mere fact that you did not suffer a conviction does not translate to a viable civil rights lawsuit against the police. Whether or not your...

How long and to you go to court after filing a pcra

Allow me to make it unanimous, the answer to your question will only come from an attorney familiar with your county's normal procedures and the...

Should I get a lawyer to do my DUI expungement (I completed ARD and paid all fines) in PA? Or would I be wasting my money?

I'm in complete agreement with my colleagues on this one. If time were not of the essence then you could afford to muddle through it and hire...

Attorney Rowe is in full stride this afternoon. I once again completely agree with his thorough analysis of a question without much meat on its...

Is 6 months for this parole violation a little harsh?

I agree with Mr. Rowe. Sentencing is done by judges who each have their own tendencies. If we had the same complete picture that the sentencing...

Is RRRI ELGIBILITY ALWAYS REQUIRED TO BE STATED?

I have the same confusion as well, but I wholly endorse the response provided by Mr. Rowe. His attorney should absolutely be able to answer this...

Is it possible to petition a court for a reduction in probation for time spent incarcerated?

The answer to your question is NO. Had you received a standard state sentence of say 2-4 years, you would most definitely have gotten credit for...

My friend and I got caught stealing at kohls in Eirie PA USA and we are from Ontario.

I agree with the responses you have received thus far. I suggest that you at least speak privately with one or more qualified criminal defense...