It is not uncommon for there to be a delay. Although there is no "common practice" for when charges get filed, and it is not uncommon for cases to...

Given those facts, your DUI should be treated as a 1st offense for charging/sentencing purposes, even though it is a 2nd offense within your...

I recently moved and later learned charges were filed against me at the magistrates office (4) M-2's, do I have to go back?

Unfortunately you cannot deal with charges from outside of a courtroom. The Commonwealth can drag you back into their state if they feel like...

If I don't want to press charges can the da still do it. Also when I go to court do I have to testify if I don't want to.

The DA has the right to prosecute the case as they see fit, within the bounds of ethical and legal standards. The DA can also issue subpoenas and...

I am a first time offender I got charged recently for retail theft I didn't get arrested but I went to my first court date I app

If you have been arrested, there will be a record of your arrest that will exist until you have it expunged That record will be public and...

Isn't there a certain amount of time that you have to have a hearing or else violation of right to fair and speedy trial? traffi

Your question is somewhat vague. If you are looking for the time in which a traffic citation must be filed, the answer is within 30 days of the...

I agree with my colleague on the question with regard to the ticket. Regarding time to file a summary offense for a driving violation, law...

Can you serve time and it not be credited towards sentence?

Credit is only awarded once. A judge could elect to give credit on a case if he hasn't received it elsewhere. As previously stated, the best...

Plead guilty to disorderly conduct. It affected my ability to find work. How do I get this expunged? I have no other record 34yo

You may seek expungement of a conviction to a summary offense 5 years post conviction. An attorney experienced with criminal defense and who also...

Mistake on criminal record.

You can attempt to resolve this dispute on your own if you have substantial time and don't mind having to learn the entire court system. My...