I recieved 8 traffic citations in the mail based on what the other driver went to police i was never pulled over by police,

Obviously, there is more to the story, much, much more that has been left out of the single sentence you have provided. I suggest gathering all...

I agree with my colleague. If the son doesn't have any interest/ownership in the home and the owner wants him to leave, i don't think he has much...

Do I need a criminal attorney

With 4 prior convictions for retail theft, I'm surprised you are asking. In PA, the grading of retail theft escalates to a felony regardless of...

For a summary offense of retail theft (first offense) in Philadelphia should I be expecting jail time?

you are asking a question already starting at a conviction looking at punishment. Retain counsel to review the case against you and look to fight...

My son was arrested Friday, we paid cash for bail on Saturday and he is still not released, what is the law?

The speed of being released on bail can depend on the jurisdiction/county and jail facility. In addition, any other cases that are open with bail...

When does a second degree misdemeanor become a first degree misdemeanor?

In PA, the crimes code (statute) for retail and other theft offenses are graded on both prior convictions for theft/retail theft and on value of...

ARD subjects a person to a more relaxed term of supervision; however, a period of supervision none the less. The program usually outlines the...

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A person sentenced to supervision by the county or state has a reduced expectation of privacy and is subject to search by an agent or officer,...

How do I request an Advanced Rehabilitation Diversion program?

As you indicated by your question, the ARD program will not be approved by the District Attorney's Office for a variety of crimes or a number of...

Is there any legal recourse for excessive hit time from the parole board?

In PA, a state parole violator may seek relief from a decision by the Parole Board in specific, limited circumstances. Generally, a parolee must...