What is considered a realistic reason to get a restraining order?

First of all, PA doesn't have "restraining orders." We have Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders. Unlike California, for example, where courts can...

Hello, I am being charged with attempted theft from an automobile which occurred while I was intoxicated. Should I bring this up

Under Pennsylvania law, voluntary intoxication is no defense to theft. However, you may still be eligible for ARD, which is available for theft...

You will absolutely need to consult a lawyer. There are multiple considerations here – the length of the license suspension(s); the jail time;...

Legally, "possession" doesn't mean ownership. It means the power to exercise control. If an item is within your sphere of control, then legally you...

Asked for but unapproved leave on house arrest

The worst that could happen is that your sentence gets revoked and you go to jail for MONTHS. Don't do it.

Can I use my ex-wife's medical records against her at our custody hearing?

The records are not admissible by themselves. To admit the records, you will need probably need the doc. The records are hearsay by themselves.

A trucking company tried to have me fired and strand me 1500 miles from my home with all my personal belongings is that illegal?

Nope. You disobeyed a direct instruction.

Hire a criminal lawyer or Public Defender?

Private counsel do not necessarily get better results than PDs, and in any event NOT 95% AT ALL. I wish I had a 95% win rate... If private...

The writ of habeas corpus would only further slow down the proceedings. The first mistake was in NOT waiving extradition. There is no reason to...

How is a father responsible for a child who is 18 and working? and has 5 other children too.

My guess is that he has six years of arrears, meaning that he fell six years behind. The duty to make the arrearage complete extends beyond 24....