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My brother and his exgirlfriend(childs mother) are both in jail, and i have all 3 kids. can he make kids go to his girlfriends

Derek's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

As a criminal defense attorney I have run into similar issues several times. Your brother cannot do anything from jail. If I were you I would do...

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I am being charged with misdemeanors for retail theft, 3 charges but this is my first offense what's going to happen?

Derek's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

It is going to depend on how much and what you are are charged with taking. Jail time is unlikely. The rest of your life will be changed forever if...

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My mother is being accused of stealing $150 for this reason. PLEASE HELP!

Derek's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Your mother does need an attorney. Your mother also needs to stop talking to the police ASAP. If she is charged with anything it will most likely...

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Is it possible to have a valid license in DE but not in PA?

Derek's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

If you do not have a valid DE license, then you cannot drive. Even if you have a valid DE license, you can still be ticketed and found guilty of...

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Can someone who is being charged with a theft i was involved in bring me down too?

Derek's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

The civil fine discussed in your letter is most likely a reference to a Pennsylvania law that allows retail stores to sue people in court who have...

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Friend was arrested selling his perscribed Suboxin (a narcotics subsitute that does not get you high).

Derek's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys that hiring a criminal defense attorney is the first step. That being said the options are limited. Your friend's...

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How do I get a warrant in Arizona quashed from Philadelphia.

Derek's answer | Answered on December 12, 2012

You don't. No court in Pennsylvania has jurisdiction over your warrant in Arizona. You have to hire an Attorney licensed in Arizona or try to...

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My brother and his exgirlfriend(childs mother) are both in jail, and i have all 3 kids. can he make kids go to his girlfriends

I am being charged with misdemeanors for retail theft, 3 charges but this is my first offense what's going to happen?

My mother is being accused of stealing $150 for this reason. PLEASE HELP!

Is it possible to have a valid license in DE but not in PA?

Can someone who is being charged with a theft i was involved in bring me down too?

Friend was arrested selling his perscribed Suboxin (a narcotics subsitute that does not get you high).

How do I get a warrant in Arizona quashed from Philadelphia.