ARD is not a conviction, however, it will show up on your record until you have it expunged. On your application you can honestly state that you...

If you receive a citation for noise control and certain information is wrong, like ssn, address, can the citation be dismissed?

Technical violations will not invalidate a citation. You should ask for a hearing and attempt to defend yourself before the judge.

How long after a preliminary hearing do u go back to court? In pa

At your preliminary hearing, if there is enough evidence to proceed to the next level, the judge will have you sign for your formal arraignment...

What kind of penalties will I get for being arrested for possesion and paraphnalia of marijuana in scranton pa?

This is not your first offense. This is your third arrest. Your new charges are misdemeanors. The marajuna charge carries a maximum penalty of up...

My nephew is supposed to be in a medium security facility and they sent him to a maximum?

There is simply insufficient information to answer this question. Since your nephew has an attorney, he can inquire why he was sent to a maximum...

Can i keep a violation that is non moving off of my cdl

Do not plead guilty; ask for a hearing and appear before the judge. Let him know your status and see if the judge will give you a break.

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My friend is being charged with simple assault yet he did not hit the accuser.

Your friend needs to immediately hire an experienced criminal lawyer. If he truly had nothing to do with the incident he must aggressively defend...

This is a technical violation of his sentence. He needs to have an attorney and if he can't afford one he will be assigned a public defender. He...

What are the typical charges for getting caught with under 30 grams of marajuana in Pittsburgh for a first time offender?

Section 31 of the Drug Act deals specifically with less than 30 grams of marajuna. It is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of up to 30 days in...

Confidential informants, and lawyer dishonesty

In drug cases in particular, confidential informants are used all the time and are tools of the Commonwealth to nab drug dealers. There are...