A 17 year old girl is being charged with retail theft in Pa. She did not take or conceal anything from the store.

It is not uncommon for a person that is with someone that is shoplifting to be arrested as an accomplice. At a trial, the CW would have to show...

Statutory rape charges? help

You need to find a criminal defense attorney immediately. I agree with my colleagues. You are facing serious charges that can ruin your life. ...

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer?

You definitely need an attorney. There are numerous things that you could be convicted for. These are serious charges that involve jail time. ...

Hello, I been to court 8 times already for a made up drug charge by a policeman trying to get

I am uncertain as to the reason for the continuances. Your belief that your public defender is not working on your side is almost certainly...

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Should I have been given a choice between a breathalyzer test or a blood test at the police station?

No. It has been my experience that most of the time that blood tests are performed are situations when there has been an accident and the...

My husband was sentenced to 60 days in jail. During this time he had court for other charges, which he was bailed out of jail

Your question is somewhat confusing. There are a number of possibilities. You stated he was sentenced to 60 days, but was awaiting his sentencing...

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No, it is not a guilty plea. It does result in a license suspension and creates that issue. If you receive another DUI, it will count as your...

Minor Retail theft in PA

It depends on a number of things. It could have been resolved civilly. Sometimes they ask about arrested. Sometimes they ask "convictions" and...

You could definitely be charged. That does not mean that you would be convicted. If the Judge or Jury believed it was legitimately self-defense,...

Im in PA no criminal history and pleaded guilty to possesion w/ intent to deliver heroin was under a gram wat will sentence b???

I am originally from Lackawanna County, but practice in Philadelphia now. Here in Philadelphia, a case like that would likely result in a long...