What should I do, plead guilty and pay the fines or try something else?

A summary offense in Pennsylvania carries the potential for up to 90 days in jail. In all of the counties in which I have practiced, the judges do...

Am I able to switch my court ordered drug and alcohol facility?

If you can get enrolled in an equivalent approved D&A class that has different hours, you should discuss it with your probation officer. Your PO...

At a minimum, he will be required to register for the one year remaining on his original PA registration requirements. When moving to FL, the FL...

Can a 20 year old boy with mr. Be allow to play with 11 or 12 year old boys??

There is nothing illegal about the situation you describe. Of course, if illegal acts occur then police involvement would be warranted. The bottom...

What is the conviction rate for people arrested in a sting for solicitation of a minor & IDSI first class felonies in Pa?

As my colleagues have indicated, I am not aware of any published conviction rates available. More importantly, you should focus your resources on...

My 40 yr. old daughter was picked up and put in county jail over the weekend. I was told for possession of meth and driving

You can look up her docket on the PA Courts website here: https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx Choose to search by name and fill in...

Ive never received anything from the police but I received about 30 letters from lawyers telling me they will represent me?

Receiving unsolicited letters from attorneys means that a Criminal Complaint has been filed against you. Once filed, your information is in the...

Can a judge force you to pay previous fines in full before you post a new bond?

Assuming the previously-owed fines are on summary cases that have been adjudicated, those cases would act as detainers to hold your mother in jail...

Does all county jail time count towards your state sentence? (Waiting for court, probation violations, programs, etc)

You are entitled to credit for time served, whether that time was served in a county or state facility. Incarceration is incarceration. Note that...

How can there be arrest warrant if I was never locked up at all?

Absolutely yes. It is important that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in Montgomery County to help you handle...