Is prision housing matched by the type of crime committed?

Many factors go into this determination. Some state facilities are very high security, such as SCI-Greene. Most people there have been found...

I think that there is an issue with that as well. Exactly how to handle it is the next question. You do not seem to have a question. You may...

CAN A DRIVER'S LICENSE BE SURRENDERED AND UNDER APPEAL AT THE SAME TIME?

I am curious whether the appeal is on the DUI, the Suspension, or both. That is not completely clear by your question.

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I am confused as well. Is this something where the person that fled already pled guilty and the aider and abettor is still awaiting trial? The...

If a person is not legally competent to stand trial they can not accept a guilty plea, correct

Being incompetent can be roughly described as when one is “found to be substantially unable to understand the nature or object of the proceedings...

Washington State Drivers License

It is my understanding that the case you are trying to address was from Washington. If that is the situation, you need to speak to an attorney in...

Pennsylvania Drivers License

The Commonwealth has always taken this approach. The case law in this area is very much against you, according to my most recent review of these...

What happens after I pay my fine for my harassment charge and my case is closed?

It was not until the last five or six years that Pennsylvania allowed summary offenses to be expunged. Before that, even those convictions stayed...

I was arrested for underage drinking in the state of Pennsylvania but I was not read my Miranda rights, should I plead guilty?

I agree with my colleagues. Keep in mind, though, that being read your rights is only relevant in certain situations and I would be surprised if...

What affect does an appeal to the Court of Appeals have on the lower court proceedings?

It depends upon where you are in the proceedings and what the issue is that has been raised. Most of the time, the issue would be raised after all...