How long can courts take to schedule a trial when someone is sitting in jail?

He is sitting in jail on a bench warrant for missing his court date. A petition to reinstate his bail could be filed depending on how long he was...

Gun rights

If you were 18 when you were charged, it was not as a juvenile. If you were charged as a juvenile, and the record was expunged, then you should...

What are my options for fighting a disordly conduct summary offense for possesion of marijuana?

There may be diversionary programs at the District Justice office. My experience is that any conviction, no matter how small, can create obstacles...

Will a first DUI charge & arrest that was expunged after completion of ARD in PA affect my application for Osteopathic licensure

No duty to disclose in handbook... do not disclose. ARD is not a conviction. Questions on applications should only ask if you've been convicted...

The simple answer is that you can file a Motion to Terminate Parole which would be reviewed by the District Attorney and presented to a Judge. ...

At the preliminary hearing, the plaintiff says was in my car and passed by her house and another time in alley by her residence.

I agree there is not really an answerable question here, but it seems you were charged probably with harrassment or stalking as a misdemeanor. ...

About case law

Cohen applies to a citation under 75 PACSA 3362, so i assume that is your citation. If the Officer has a speedometer that is certified and...

What can I do if my son files a false report with the police?

Sometimes the police decide early on in a case who they want to believe. Since it seems like a small matter, they do not want to spend a lot of...

Retail theft summary charge

There are several issues here that you should address with an attorney: 1 - if you had ARD before you will most likely not get it again. 2 - if...

Legal Help!!!

This is a complicated circumstance involving multiple cases. You should really schedule an interview with an experienced criminal defense attorney...