I need to get felony charges expunged, the charges were 17 years ago. I have no money for a lawyer.

Expungement is not possible under the law in PA. The ONLY possibility would be a pardon. Time consuming and expensive. A free lawyer is mot...

I was caught for retail theft in how do I know if I am going to court?

You' e received good responses with which I agree. If anything on the criminal side occurs, you will be notified by mail, provided they have a good...

Does a Supreme court ruling / decision on law set precedent in lower courts within state.

The answer as posted, in a vacuum, is most definitely yes.

Arrested in NY for warrants out of PA. The waiver for extradition was not signed. What happens now? How long can he be held?

His refusal to waive extradition will only serve to keep him wherever he currently housed in NY. He WILL eventually have transportation provided,...

I have a BI HomeBase system w/o a breath machine, but the PO says it (my bracelet) can detect if I've drank? true?

My advice to clients is always the same with respect to probation. Follow all instructions to the letter without question. Your goal should be to...

If u escape from work release n lehigh county and are charged w/Fel3 u turn yourself in within 10 days do u recieve minimal time

Please understand that there are many factors that come into play in estimating a likely sentence for a particular conviction. Judges get paid lots...

My question regards a PCRA. How long does it take for an attorney to be assigned? My son has been waiting for over a year.

I agree with the recommendation of Mr. Kutulakis; an attorney needs to look into this matter without delay. The timeframe you set forth is NOT...

In the Commonwealth of Pa., if an individual is denied relief in a hearing for post-conviction collateral does he or she have

Federal Habeas Relief, at least on the surface, requires exhaustion of available state remedies. At least in theory that would require a direct...

I did six months on a twenty three month sentance have been on parole for a year .if I violate .what is the maximum time I could

I wish to add a somewhat different outlook on the specific question posted. Understand this is base entirely on the accuracy of the background...

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Will I still have to appear in court if the $150 is paid? And what happens if restitution is not paid?

Not stated here who your source of advice that "the odds are against her" may be, but it's obvious that it didn't come from a qualified criminal...

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