Does waiting on a criminal case's completion before initiating a civil suit apply to the entire case or just certain charges?

In a PA state lawsuit for malicious prosecution, a plaintiff must prove each of the following: 1) the defendant initiated criminal...

I was placed on ARD probation I'm currently looking for a apartment to move into.

There is a good chance that misdemeanor charges would show up on a background check. I'm assuming this is misdemeanor-level ARD. The good news is...

I got a pwid but i wasnt driving at all how can they take my license

I am not familiar with all the charges that may have been included in your matter, but the lawmakers in Pennsylvania have been making penalties for...

I hired a attorney to try a settle a judgement that was placed on me, he never heard back from them.

If you are currently represented by this attorney, I urge you to contact her or him, and I want to remind you that my answer here is not legal...

I am representing myself on an eviction appeal. Do I need to formally subpoena my witnesses even if they are willing to come ?

First of all, I agree with Mr. Lefebvre, that you might want to look into getting legal advice through RI Legal Services or some other means. I...

I am assuming the ticket he received was for the bong, and not just a traffic ticket. I am also assuming your son is no longer a juvenile. In...

What jail time is my boyfriend facing for simple assault charges & it was for assaulting me?

I agree with Mr. Hyde, especially the part where he recommends that you reconsider this relationship. There are very few - incredibly few -...

Am I off probation?

I agree with Mr. Cronin, that until you receive a Judge's Order indicating that your probation has ended, you should assume it has not, and follow...

Will he serve time in prison?

As Mr. Aitken said in his answer, it really depends. All plea deals, at least in theory, start by considering what a defendant could be sentenced...

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What's my best possible outcome?

It seems from your question that you already plan to hire a lawyer, but are asking whether you should pay more for a "good" lawyer. Let me start...