Any sentence where the maximum term is two year (24 months) or more then the prisoner is automatically sent to the state prison system and the...

Do I need an attorney if I was questioned, for missing large sum of money, by police under my own free will, I wasn't arrested?

You ABSOLUTELY need to speak to an attorney ASAP! I will put it as simply as possible, if you watch TV you have seen the police "reading someone...

It means that the United States Attorney's office is considering taking over the case, in which case the state court case would be dropped after...

A good deal of my practice is in Delaware County and I have found many, if not most of the probation officer's to be reasonable people. As long as...

No, when you enter the ARD program you are NOT pleading guilty nor are you giving up your right to trial and all the rights that go along with...

I recently successfully defended a person in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia who was charged with a felony of the 2nd degree in a...

If there a federal case on a wife, does my husband have to testify against wife in a court or he has a right to refuse?

Most jurisdictions recognize the spousal privilege which usually comes in tow forms. The first is that the defendant spouse can object to the...

Is a criminal record report from PA state police needed for Delaware county ARD expungement?

For a case in which you successfully completed the ARD program, no you do not need the report frome the PA State Police PATCH network. You should...

You could still potentially be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia which is a misdemeanor, as there is nothing that says they have to...

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How long does a D.O.C. have to press charges if they think you brought drugs into the prison?

I agree with the other attorneys comments that in general the statute of limitations would be two years. I also agree that you need to discuss...