Tasers are illegal in Pennsylvania under the prohibited offensive weapon statute. I think the statute is probably unconstitutional due to a recent...

Philadelphia summary offenses are listed on the public court docket when the are filed. More serious charges such as misdemeanors and felonies do...

Can your court day be pushed back because of other people involved ?

Yes, the Commonwealth can request continuances to try to link up the cases. Rule 600 would likely still apply if they end up taking more than a...

Can someone be convicted on hearsay alone3?

That is not hearsay if the witnesses come to court and testify to it - then it would be direct testimony from witnesses with personal knowledge of...

I’m 18 (turning 19) and this girl (15 turning 16) has been talking about wanting to date me. Is this illegal?

16 is the age of consent for statutory rape purposes. If someone is under 16 but over 14, then it is not statutory rape if the other party is less...

Can a 24 year old make have a sexual and romantic relationship with a 16 year old?

It is not statutory rape because 16 is the age of consent. As long as there is no institutional relationship (teacher/student, coach/athlete), it...

No, but it is illegal for the company or person that transmits porn to a minor.

I was charged with small amount of marijuana for personal use and use/poss of drug paraphernalia, I'm 18 and in college

You should hire a lawyer. You may be eligible for the ARD program, which would avoid a conviction and the collateral consequences relating to...

I’m looking into buying a firearm?

You are not eligible to possess a firearm under federal law if you have been convicted of an M2 as an M2 is punishable by more than a year in prison.

What is you had conspiracy with a person ?

That is not uncommon. If the DA is not ready at the next listing, your case will probably be thrown out, but your defendant's case could get...