PCRA question

Talk with your PCRA attorney before making a final decision.

If the arresting offer does not have a reason/proof for pulling the car over can that be a determining factor in my cases result

A police officer must have reasonable suspicion on order to stop a vehicle. His words alone can support that low burden of proof. It is suggested...

My fiance is in jail and has schizophrenia, manic depresson, and other mental disorders they will not allow anyone to visit him.

The best thing you can do for your fiancé is to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney for him. If a private attorney cannot be retained...

Pulled over for no registration, wrote up for no license and no inspection

It is suggested you retain an attorney, clean up your driving record and car registration. Plead not guilty then go into court and have the...

If his only violation was a hot urine and after a Gagnon 1 hearing, if the detainer was lifted, he would be released unless there was a condition...

Being pulled over for exceeding the speed limit

The simple answer is yes. In Pa., a police officer only needs "reasonable suspicion" to stop a vehicle. This is a rather low threshold.

About PCRA hearings

Typically the judge will take it under advisement and issue a written opinion

Since the offense occurred in NY, she should retain a local NY criminal defense attorney to represent her. She will have to enter the program in NY...

I am 18 and the cops came to my house i was drunk and had 40 bottles un open i got a letter in mail for disruptive conduct will

It is suggested that you retain a criminal defense attorney. You are facing a record and a license suspension so hiring a lawyer may help.

As usual, Mr. Jones has fully outlined the law in this area. If you have been charged with a crime, your attorney can review the facts to determine...