Hi. I am being charged with a m1 theft by unlawful taking. Its my first offense. What does this mean and does it carry jail time
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Answered on January 27, 2017
If you have other offenses, a misdemeanor in the first degree under Pennsylvania law can result in a sentence of incarceration of five years, and a...
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Can I be arrested and picked up a week later?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
A bit more information is needed to assist here. In general, charges can indeed be filed and a warrant for subsequent arrest issued. In any event,...
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Can i sue a doctor
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Answered on January 27, 2017
In Pennsylvania you need a certificate of merit to pursue a medical malpractice action; essentially, you need another doctor to attest that the...
Why would a mortgage company send a property deed to a borrower before the loan has been satisfied?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
It is hard to say why without looking into your paperwork. Generally, unrecorded loans such as car loans typically hold the title until payoff with...
Can I sue my job for messing up my pay roll and not paying me, if I hadn't called my boss they never would've caught it..
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Answered on January 27, 2017
You have a right to file a wage payment and collection law claim with the PA Department of Labor; however, you should be warned that many...
How can i become power of attorney if someone else is already power of attorney?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
You might wish to speak with an attorney about a guardianship action if she is not able to protect her own interests from powers of attorney taking...
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Can I be arrested and picked up a week later?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
A bit more information is needed to assist here. In general, charges can indeed be filed and a warrant for subsequent arrest issued. In any event,...
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What can I do about a bench warrant issued in Washington state years ago when I live in Pennsylvania for over five years?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
Your best option would be to contact an attorney in the state of washington. If you get picked up on a warrabt you could face additional time in...
Should my husband get a lawyer before or after he has been formally charged.
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Answered on January 27, 2017
If he knows he will be charged, the sooner a lawyer is involved the better
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Can arrest with no prosecution hurt my injury case,?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
You can probably petition to get it expunged from the record. Contact an attorney for guidance
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