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Was hiking a popular trail & I found a small baggie of pot, I threw it away in a restroom along trail. Did I commit a crime?
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Answered on July 31, 2014
I agree with my colleagues, though technically, you were in possession of a controlled substance. I recall being at the courthouse and seeing a...
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My car was impounded, which I retrieved. Now I have to appear in the traffic court. What documents should I carry?
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Answered on July 31, 2014
I cannot think of anything else that you would need. In fact, many of those items will not be needed.
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In 2000 i was arrested for theft by unlawful taking. I did the ARD program. My criminal background check is clean. I
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Answered on July 31, 2014
Often times, the FBI will show the arrest. However, an arrest from 15 years ago, in which there was no conviction, is not necessarily a deal...
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What happens if I don't pay the civil demand charges and will it be reported to a credit agency?
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Answered on July 29, 2014
I typically would advise not to pay it until a judgment is entered by a court. I do not see it being able to be reported to a credit agency,...
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Will my child go to jail or com service if he is 15 and shoplifted at Walmart? I paid the civil demand and we're going to court.
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Answered on July 29, 2014
I would consult with an attorney prior to paying the civil demand. I typically advise clients not to pay it. In terms of whether he will go to...
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Should I pay this $500 civil demand?
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Answered on July 29, 2014
The value of the stolen items does not matter, as the fine is typically based upon statute. Often times, I advise clients not to pay the civil...
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I have a misdeamenor for retail theft is it possible for it to be expunged or do I need a pardon?
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Answered on July 29, 2014
Misdemeanors cannot be expunged in Pennsylvania, or summary offenses can be. Instead, you would need a pardon. The one exception, is if you were...
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I got arrested for dui public deffender no good need new layer fast
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Answered on July 29, 2014
They can still charge you with the DUI. The statute covers DUIs based upon BAC levels, metabolites in a person's system and also situations in...
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To all the lawyers that may think I have an attitude I will ask this question for the third time? Will I get rejected ?
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Answered on July 29, 2014
I view the issue as being whether a warrant exists. If there is no warrant, I do not see you having any issues. However, if the judge issued a new...
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To all the lawyers that may think I have an attitude I will ask this question for the third time? Will I get rejected ?
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Answered on July 29, 2014
I view the issue as being whether a warrant exists. If there is no warrant, I do not see you having any issues. However, if the judge issued a...
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