I was sentenced to a year off house arrest, an I cutt my bracelet off with 4 months left. What will happen when I turn myself in

As you know, you will definitely be found to have violated the terms of your sentence. The consequences depending on many factors: the Judge, the...

Can i.sue the county and jail where i live.

If you wish to pursue a claim against the prison you should contact a civil litigation attorney in your area. Often, the biggest problem with...

Waiver trial means that you are waiving, or giving up, your right to a jury trial and agreeing to be tried in front of a judge without a jury. If...

I got a DUI on 01/01/2015. Can I drive out of state for my grandson's graduation in June 2016 and meet my new great grandchild?

Be sure that you are not required to get the permission of the court or bondsman before leaving the state. In PA, a standard condition of bail is...

Will NJ extradite from Montana on a Fugitive from Justice charge?

If there are no new criminal charges, he would only be facing re-sentencing on the probation violation. Violating probation can land him in some...

Misdemeanor charge

If you retain an attorney to represent you in the case it is likely that the attorney will be able to get the hearing rescheduled. You should also...

Will maine extradite from mass on broken pretrial on drug charges

You should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney in Maine to discuss your options. Additionally, you should not post admissions on the...

How do i get off megan's law?

42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.14(d)(9) enumerates "incest" as a lifetime registration offense (see link below for the statute). If the conviction for incest...

Ignition Interlock Installed / Same day letter from Penndot suspension credit has not begun.

A key to receiving credit for a license suspension is that you must surrender all driver's licenses to PennDOT. If you never surrendered your...

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Do I have grounds for a civil suit if I was detained on a bench warrant after it expired?

It is Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 150 that states: "(5) The bench warrant hearing shall be conducted without unnecessary delay...