What happens when a person gets wrongfully accused of speeding, and dui in Lancaster, pa, 5 yrs after the fact?

This is a case where you may have a defense IF there was not a warrant issued in 2007 because they could not find you. Many criminal defense...

Can an inmate do their own petition for a walk-in hearing on a probation violation? Is there a form to be filled out?

It makes more senses to talk to an experienced local attorney. While the defendant can file his own petition, it would probably be ignored. Many...

Age of Majority in PA?

Also keep in mind that most disputes about emancipation and age of majority come about because of liability - who is responsible when something...

My kids and I went to visit a friend for the weekend.My husband says he's get me for kidnapping. Can he do that?

I agree with Attorney Keller and also suggest you read the statute creating the crime of kidnapping (18 PACSA 2901) and (more likely) Interference...

What is the most likely outcome for possession of pot and a pipe?

Another aspect to this case is how long your supervision will be. If you get one year probation for the paraphernalia charge, it will most likely...

Can a store prosecute you for shoplifting if they do not detain you in or at the store or it's property?

The crime of retail theft requires the Commonwealth to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that retail items were concealed, or in this case, actually...

Call the Clerk of Courts in the County Courthouse where he plead with the name and docket number - make sure that they have your current name and...

In 2008 I shoplifted and pled guilty based on input from the cop - how can I get it cleared so I can get a job?

Take the date of your conviction and add five years to it. That is the date you are eligible to file for an expungement IF you have stayed out of...

What is the statue of limitations for simple pocession of marajuana from 2006

I agree with everything Attorney Keller said, but paused for a moment when you asked if they could still want to find you? It is possible that the...

I'm about to go to court for my second misdemeanor. What charges should I be expecting? And is jail time mandatory?

While your first conviction was for paraphernalia, you don't mention what your new charge is. Regardless, misdemeanors do not usually carry...