Is it possible to withdraw the continuance filed by my attorney in PA?

Once a continuance is granted, most magistrate judges will not give you back the original date, even if you discontinue your representation with...

Do I have to sign this?

Generally, unless they are giving you something in exchange for signing a termination agreement, you would not want to do so. The favorable things...

My stepson was with his friend an his friend got arrested for ind aggravated ass an what can happen to my stepson

The worst that can happen is that your stepson can be charged with that offense, or something similar. He says he did nothing – and maybe that is...

When is the appropriate time for a Public Defender to raise the fact of an unlawful DUI Checkpoint in a proceeding?

I agree with both Ms. Smith and Mr. Bare. The latest point I would raise the issue of an unlawful DUI checkpoint would be within 30 days of the...

To answer this one part at a time, let me start by saying that the maximum penalties for first-offense summary shoplifting in PA are set at 90 days...

Had 2 back surgeries and still in pain due to multiple issues what are my chances of getting disability?

What most people mean when they talk about disability is SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance. (There is also SSI, or Supplemental...

Lost license due to Possession with Intent. Consequences for driving?

He would lose his license for an additional year. (The statute covering this, at Title 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. Sec. 1543(c) says, in part: Upon...

How do I drop charges of domestic violence before court hearing?

I agree with the answers already provided by Mr. Cronin and Ms. Jubelirer. You definitely want to comply with the subpoena. Please know that...

I have a question about a preliminary hearing noticed.

I agree with Mr. Hyde, that nobody on Avvo will be able to give you a definite answer, and that your next best step would be to contact the officer...

Sold a truck to a "friend" on a handshake deal. 11/2 yrs later not 1pymnt been made do we have legal recourse?

Unfortunately, you are not the only person who has had something like this happen. I have been involved in matters like yours before, between...