I was caught shoplifting a $3.99 item at a grocery store in Pennsulvania. this was my first offense. The police where called and

Pennsylvania law allows retail stores to collect a civil penalty from people who commit retail theft in their stores. The law permits a penalty of...

It means the state has demanded reciprocal discovery (if any) and requested that if you intend to use an alibi defense, that you file notice of...

Elderly father in DE with no will. has properties total about $500,000.00

These are all complicated questions that must be answered by a Delaware licensed estate planning attorney. Since your father is alive, he should...

Can a 23 year old theft conviction be held agaist me for employment ?

In Pennsylvania, criminal offenses remain on your record for life. Furthermore, as a strict at-will employment state employers can refuse to hire...

In the state of pa, what sentence or fines result from giving a state trooper false id in a one vehicle accident ?

False ID is a misdemeanor of the third degree, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $2500 fine. This is a criminal offense, and if you're...

Does a notarized custoday agreement serve as a legal document and give police the right to act on it?

No, only a court order is enforceable by the police (to the extent they get involved at all). And I am not sure what you mean by "going through...

I live in Pennsylvania and I was cleared of charges7/12/11, my sister paid my bail. when to expect my refund? thnks

You should call court administration for the appropriate court to ask the time frame. It could possibly be as long as 8 weeks.

Pardons in Pennsylvania

Criminal lawyers are not permitted to work on contingency under the rules of ethics. You will have to pay a lawyer up front to prepare your pardon...

While not giving any specific advice as to whether you have a case, I will say this – Traffic Control Devices (section 3111) is what we work stuff...

How do I get the record sealed?

When you say "cited," I assume you mean that he was given a citation for a summary offense (i.e. a yellow ticket) and summons to the Magisterial...