I recieved a DWI in NY in 2010. If i recieve a second DWI in PA, can there charge me as my second one and is jail considered?

In Pennsylvania, it will be considered a second offense. If your blood alcohol level is above .159 you would be looking at 90 days in jail, a...

When taking blood at the hospital do police officers need to ask for consent to do a blood alcohol test?

In Pennsylvania there is a "implied consent" law in regard to the taking of blood in a DUI case. The police must advise you that if you refuse to...

What steps do I need to take in order to get my citation for retail theft expunged from my record so I can apply for a job?

In Pennsylvania, a retail theft citation (summary offense) can be expunged five years after the conviction as long as you have no additional...

Can you challenge the refiling of criminal charges ??

I'm sorry to report that the Cw. is permitted to refile charges that are dismissed at the local court. However, an argument can be made that your...

Can you get pulled over in your driveway if you are outside of the car, and he never turned his lights on?

Sorry to say but the police conduct was proper. You may want to have an attorney attempt to negotiate a non point violation.

In Pa. the statute of limitations for most sex crimes is 12 years. The statute does not start to run until the alleged victim turns 18. You should...

I HAVE A PROBATION VIOLATION HEARING , VIOLATION DATING BACK TO 2002 !!

The first thing you must do is secure an attorney. If you cannot afford one seek a public defender. There is no statute if limitation in play but...

There is a civil statute on the books that permits victim companies of retail theft to sue for nominal damages as a result of the retail theft. The...

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What charges am I facing if I was caught with a very small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia?

Since this is your first offense, you will be eligible for a program known as ARD. Under this program, you do not plead guilty. Instead you must...

The statute and case law is very specific about driving and or controlling the movement of motor vehicles on roadways. Each case is fact sensitive...