What's the best way to go about handling this when I receive the papers? Will this be on my record forever?

Hire an attorney. You may be able to fight the case or get into a diversionary program that will expunge the charges from your record after a...

Am I going to jail?

You certainly could be facing jail time, particularly with respect to the probation violation. You should consult with an attorney who has...

How much jail time am I looking a t

You haven't given enough information for someone to calculate your sentencing guidelines. The sentencing guidelines will give you an idea of what...

Can a high school student, who is over the age of 18, legally consent to a relationship?

For the most part, yes. There could be issues if you have a special relationship with him by virtue of being a teacher or coach or something like...

We have a new lawyer . And the judge is going to hear arguments for bail from him after being denied bail the first time. Why?

Most judges will grant a hearing on anything if the lawyer asks for it. It would be unusual to receive bail pending an appeal for a defendant with...

Is it true that PA past a bill only allowing companies to do a 7 year background criminal check ?

That is not true. PA did not pass such a bill.

You probably have a bench warrant. You should speak with a lawyer immediately because in some cases, the DA may move to conduct the preliminary...

If I request my file from my attorney, does the attorney have to give it to me?

Yes. You have the right to a copy of your file.

Will a criminal background check include exactly what I was doing to receive my disorderly conduct or just state the charge?

A background check will likely only show the charges of which you were convicted. However, the Pennsylvania disorderly conduct statute has...

What kind of punishments could a child under the age of criminal responsibility face?

A child under the age of ten cannot be arrested or prosecuted for any crime and would not face punishment. However, DHS could investigate and...