I have s preliminary hearing tomorrow morning......I'm on probation but the charges were filed before I went on probation

At this late date, I hope that you already have an experienced criminal defense attorney. If so, pose this question to your attorney? He or she...

How much time does one have to serve on a seven and half max setence in pa.

The length of an individual sentence is impacted by a number of factors, including the facts of the offense as well as the sentencing guidelines. ...

The short answer is, no, the ticket remains valid. The officer cut you a break by leaving the amount open and subject to the Court's discretion. ...

Sorry that I wasn't clear and thank you for your responses. Q - is Felony now same as non Felony in the eyes of the law?

With all due respect to my colleague, Pennsylvania has misdemeanor offenses with a statutory maximum penalties of 2 years imprisonment (M-2) and 5...

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What are possible penalties for summaries(non-traffic)

Depending upon the grade of the offense, you are facing either a misdemeanor of the third degree (having a maximum penalty of 1 year imprisonment)...

Many decades ago, Justices of the Peace (a position long-since abolished) would sometimes give an unemployed defendant convicted of a minor offense...

I am being charged with assault with a deadly weapon(Car) it is my very first run in with the law ever - can I get probation?

You are charged with a serious offense. If the outcome is important to you, then seek out and hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to...

I was arrested in July of this past year for retail theft in Northampton County for a total of $23. I'm very worried about jail

As Mr. Klein has indicated, the risk of imprisonment for a first offense retail theft is fairly low. However, the conviction will remain on your...

What would I be looking at False reporting a Domestic Violence Issue. My husband and I got into a scuffle, ending badly very bad

Your situation is far too complex to answer properly on a public website. If you are charged with a crime, then speak privately and confidentially...

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I have been charged with 2 misdeamoners for inappropriate texting to a 15 year old girl (no sexting). Jail or ARD?

You are represented by an attorney. It is improper for another attorney to interfere with that relationship by offering substantive advice about...