Will sentencing be harsher?

In Butler County, it is sometimes possible to negotiate a client into the ARD program even though you are told that you will not be accepted...

Arrested for first degree misdemeanor and possession and paraphernalia charge. What can I expect? First time ever arrested.

My primary area of practice is Butler County, PA, so i can speak to exactly what to expect in Butler County. Based on the facts, there are several...

Children in youth

From your question, I assume that there is an active dependency case in your county. When this is the case, Children and Youth Services have...

Can a law firm garnish my wages and put a sherrif sale on my home due to unsecured credit?

A creditor would have to obtain a judgment in court to pursue those options your described. If you live in a rental, they can not take your home...

I was issued s summary offence citation in pennsylvania.it was for shoplifting of $129.00. this is the first time i have ever be

Whenever you receive a shoplifting charge, it is imperative that you contact an attorney. Shoplifting charges have huge impacts on individuals...

My ex husband and I filed for a no fault divorce in Pa. We had a notarized letter typed up and signed stating which debts we

Although it is a common practice for ex partners have an agreement "notarized", there is little (if any) legal significance to this practice. The...

Re: Is it possible to get ARD for 2 counts of misdemeanor retail theft?

Generally, it can be difficult to get the district attorney to agree to accept you into the ARD program for theft cases. This depends on the...

The policies differ regarding the ability for a defendant to spend a portion of his jail time on house arrest from county to county. If your...

Is a misdemeanor considered a criminal offense in the state of PA?

A misdemeanor is considered a criminal offense in Pennsylvania. If you are concerned about having a conviction on your record, you should speak to...

If preliminary objections are filed to Plaintiff for a debt collection agency within time limit, what happens next?

Each county usually has a different policy to determine what happens after preliminary objections are filed. I would recommend that you you go to...