How do I find out how much my sons court costs and fees are in Westmoreland County

The easiest way is to call the Clerk of Courts in Westmoreland County and inquire directly about his case. They are usually fairly helpful out...

Violated 1 year probation for possession what is maximum sentence they can give me?

Possession of a controlled substance is an ungraded misdemeanor, and as such, cannot carry a penalty of more than one year in prison. As such, the...

He could be charged with Theft, specifically Retail Theft whether he goes back in or not. He should consult an attorney as soon as possible to deal...

Short answer, yes. This is because not paying fines is considered being in contempt of a court order (specifically, the court order to pay fines...

What can happen to me at a Probation revocation hearing? Following the hearing the judge will make a commitment or reinstatement

It sounds like you have a Gagnon II hearing coming up. For context, when you are accused of violating probation, you are first afforded a Gagnon I...

In order to end your parole before the period to which you were sentenced, you will need to Petition the Court for Early Termination. There are two...

I concealed clothes in a dressing room multiple times and haven’t gotten caught?

There is really no way to know if you're being investigated at this point. In PA, the police can wait up to two years to charge someone for a...

It's not really a question of legality, it's more a question of acceptability to the Probation Officer handling your case. Part of the normal...

Can my friend go to jail for setting a dumpster on fire?

Whether or not he goes to jail depends on a lot of factors. However, let me take some educated guesses, here. If he does not have a record, his PRS...

How long can they give him?

Well, a re-sentence on an SIP (state intermediate punishment) sentence is tricky. SIP is a step-down program during which the defendant spends...