What happens when a person gets wrongfully accused of speeding, and dui in Lancaster, pa, 5 yrs after the fact?

The time table that you describe does not make sence. Under our speedy trial law, the government has one year to bring a defendant to trial. The...

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I'm just wondering how long you think my boyfriends going to be in jail? Or do you think they will just leave him go on poral?

It does not sound like the Commonwealth will be able to prove burglary. One section of the crimes code lists criminal trespass as a felony. In the...

Can an inmate do their own petition for a walk-in hearing on a probation violation? Is there a form to be filled out?

Since you are an inmate at a prison, you are entitled to the services of the Public Defender. Go to your counselor and have an appointment set up....

Theft by unlawful taking

The new arrest is a violation of the ARD program. Depending on the amount of alcohol in your system or if you had drugs in you, will determine if...

How will DWI in NJ transfer to a 2nd in PA?

Yes. The statute and case law clearly state that this will be a second offense. A jail term and protracted license is involved. Retain an...

WHAT IS THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES IN PA FOR A UNARMED BANK ROBBERY??

The Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines involve a calculation between the offense and the defendants prior record. Additionally, time can be added...

Should I have gotten time served credit for my time on house arrest now that I'm resentenced to work release?

House arrest is not considered incarceration and therefore you are not entitled to receive credit for jail time on this. The Court has some...

Whats the best way to legally handle a false advertising claim? see add details.

I am a criminal lawyer and deal with fraud in a criminal context. Your issue involves civil wrongs and product liability. It is suggested that you...

My kids and I went to visit a friend for the weekend.My husband says he's get me for kidnapping. Can he do that?

You did not commit the crime of kidnapping. It is obvious that you and your Husband are in the middle of a domestic dispute. It is suggested that...

Is this DUI facially insufficient?

A person wo commits a third DUI in Pennsylvania within 10 years and who is at the highest level(third tier) of punishment is facing a mandatory...