My boyfriend was released onOR and now he locked up again

He needs a strategy for dealing with his new reality. Typically, we evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the two cases and make a decision...

Is there self defense laws in Pennsylvania?

Is there self defense in PA? Yes. Self defense is alive and well. But the laws are complex and to deliver a self defense claim effectively takes...

Can Common Wealth Pennsylvania bring up your other criminal background from another State where you were convicted.

convictions, from any jurisdiction, can come into play on a current prosecution for limited purposes. all convictions are relevant at bail, yes....

Will a misdemeanor affect my getting hired

i agree with miss cherniack. the dollar value of the item alleged to be stolen is likely a summary. if this is a first offense, you may be...

2 people charged with crime

the co-defendant is but a single witness for/against the other. The prosecution may have other witnesses against your friend. And any good...

If trial is a bad option, you need to develop a pleading strategy. Its not just a question of open plea vs negotiated. Pleading is complex. Can...

How do you prove rape it know way a person saying it happen prove rape so how can you still get found guilty.

Rape is a funny charge in that there is often very little physical evidence. With other crimes you have weapons recovered, dna, eye witnesses,...

If you committed a crime in pa but are now living in Florida , but are being extraditited back to pa to face charges and are co

The idea of a sentence is that you are vindicating the laws that you offended. Since you are alleged to have offended PA laws, you will serve the...

I am scheduled for a guilty plea..

Most experienced defense lawyers will be willing to give you a second opinion about the merits of the plea. However, if you are satisfied with...

Is early release still an option for a first time felony offender?

Pre-release was a program to release inmates before they reached their minimum. That program has been abandoned. The new version of that program...