What should I do if my son's case was Dismissed?

Good evening. Did your son have an attorney at the hearing where the charges were dismissed? If so, he or she is your first point of contact. ...

Can you be held for probation violation if new charges were dismissed ?

The answer to your question depends upon the allegations in your girlfriend's revocation petition. Moreover, the fact that the Commonwealth did...

There are many factors that affect the potential sentence in every case, beginning with the actual crime of conviction as well as the defendant's...

Yours is an excellent question to pose to your experienced criminal defense attorney. Your attorney MUST be your sole source of information and...

When I am 16 could I date a 21 year old about to be 22?

You are extremely mature to be asking this question. Congratulations! Since you are mature enough to ask the question, let's begin with the adult...

How do I file a motion for continuance myself and maximize my chances of having it accepted?

There is nothing about "formatting, wording, etc." that makes an attorney request for a new date any more legitimate than a pro se request. ...

If you are not on probation, there is no reason for your friend's PO to drug test you. Nevertheless, a probation officer is permitted unfettered...

Bail/confinement question

Your friend needs to discuss her situation with her experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP. From your description, it sounds like your friend...

When you use the term, "RDAP", we know that your boyfriend is serving a federal sentence. If your boyfriend did not qualify for early release due...

Is a conviction for possessing an alcoholic beverage in a state park "bad on a record"? It is a summary offense. Many school, job, and credit...