What are the standards/tests for physical evidence confiscated without a warrant to be admissible in court?

There is no meaningful answer to the question as stated. Whether items "seized" by police will be available to the Commonwealth in their...

Can a county Sheriff point a gun at me in my own house?

I don't see any viable legal action. It sounds like you were very fortunate that you didn't appear at the window with a weapon in your hand; a very...

Will charges be dropped?

Sounds like you have been handling this on your own. In the western part of the state where I practice, I've found the Commonwealth, including DPW,...

I am trying to receive my dollar amount of my retail theft that happened in Indiana PA but I currently live in Philadelphia PA

If the case was charged as a summary offense and handled at that office, contact that magistrate's office for the information you need. If your...

Implied consent, loss of 2A

Had I responded earlier, I too would have assumed that you were referring to the license suspension. Your "loss of 2A" now makes sense. I have...

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I am a convicted felon who is trying hard to find work and pay my child support. Is there any organization that can help me.

In addition to what has been said thus far, I strongly recommend that you make and maintain a detailed record of your efforts to fulfill your...

MY ex wife was charged with harassment and terroristic threats to my current wife.

Mr. Bencke has provided you with an excellent response , and I highly recommend that you follow his advice. I would only add, on the custody side,...

Im currently doing weekends and was smoking marijuana prior to being sentenced does the jail go by the levels of the marijuana

While I'm not familiar with Philadelphia and their probation officers, from Mr. Benecke's response it sounds like it is the same there as it is in...

Hello and my probation period will be ending on oct 24. So can I do expunge record my self or do i need to have an lawyer?

They fact that you are on probation leads me to believe that it is for either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Unless by "probation" you mean ARD,...

I have two theft with deception charges and a prior summary offense retail theft. am I facing is time or probation?

This is a repeat, but it is fortunate as it gives me a chance to respond to the part of your post that I passed over. Only summary convictions are...