Is exculpatory evidence required to be turned over by the DA before plea was taken,even if not requested?

Yes, this is a problem, possibly amounting to prosecutorial misconduct. Prosecutors have a positive duty to turn over all evidence, including...

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Expungement

Expungement generally gives you the legal right to state that the expunged offenses/arrests never happened. It's one of the main points of getting...

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What would be the point of the PCRA petition? You're already out of jail, and you've only got three months left on parole. You'd be done with that...

Can a litigation firm pursue criminal fraud charges against a person in pursuant of a debt?

Can they file criminal charges? No. Only the district attorney can do that. Can they report you to the DA? Absolutely. Do DAs tend to move on...

Is the Attorney's percentage taken from the total settlement, or the amount that is left after expenses are paid?

Both are common. Indeed, it's common for fee agreements to have some flexibility there, operating in different ways depending on the structure of...

Should I ask for time served?

Because you have a lawyer already, all of your questions need to be directed to him. If you're not satisfied with your public defender, the only...

What are our rights to evict non-compliant tenants if they never returned a signed lease in the state of PA?

They are tenants, even if they haven't signed the lease, because they have possession of the property. You'll need to go through the formal...

Can a prison Treatment Specialist or other prison employees announce to inmates the names of RSO's in the prison?

It sounds as if there are a variety of potential problems related to the treatment of this inmate. The only real solution is to hire an attorney...

Pennsylvania law makes it illegal to record a private oral conversation without the consent of all parties involved. If your neighbor is somehow...

Would a harassment violation in NYC in 2005 prohibit a license to carry firearm in Pennsylvania?

That doesn't seem to be on the list of offenses which would prohibit you from purchasing a firearm in Pennsylvania. Unless there's been an actual...