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I was charged with a misdemeanor theft back on march 30 2008 but was never arrested, I had moved away can I still be arrest now?
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Answered on July 09, 2014
Yes. The delay appears to be your fault and not the commonwealth's. There are possible exceptions-but generally, this will not in itself bar...
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I was charged with an aggravated assault with serious bodily injury, but i have an aggravated assault on an officer and didnt.
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Answered on July 09, 2014
I don't see suing the attorney as an option. If it is, in fact, shown as incorrectly somewhere-that can be fixed. However, if both the judge's...
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Can I be charged twice for same crime
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Answered on July 09, 2014
Not as you have presented this. However, there may be something you are mistaken about. One would need to view the docket to answer it more fully.
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Can I plead the 5th?
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Answered on July 09, 2014
Probably not. The 5th is to prevent a person from testifying against themself. It cannot be used as a tool to prevent someone from testifying...
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Can Common Wealth Pennsylvania bring up your other criminal background from another State where you were convicted.
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Answered on July 08, 2014
What can be introduced about your past is more limited during trial than during the sentencing. Regardless, it is not dependent upon where it...
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If the court refunded the cost of obtaining trial transcripts for an appeal, should that refund go to the client or attorney?
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Answered on July 08, 2014
Typically, the fee agreement should address that.
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New law that pa has with the sexoffenders getting tiers
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Answered on July 08, 2014
You may not be able to. People that were not considered reporters, now may need to report. There may be specifics in your case that can change...
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Does anyone know anything about the "CAPS" program?
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Answered on July 06, 2014
Different counties often have programs that are unique to their county. You are listed as being in Philadelphia. Did the offense occur in...
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How much jail time could he be sentenced to?
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Answered on July 06, 2014
I agree with my colleagues. In order to give as more direct answer, one would need to know the grading of the offenses. The grading can vary...
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Is there self defense laws in Pennsylvania?
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Answered on July 06, 2014
This is quite a vague question and many scenarios can be created in which it could go other way. I think you need to sit with someone to discuss...
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