How much time could I face for having a Second Offense Retail Theft Charge with no amount linked to it?

Retail theft is usually punished with probation unless you have a lot of them. It tends to lead to jail time if the defendant violates the...

No, you will not be able to keep it out of the paper if he was arrested. Criminal charges are public in PA.

How long will he be in there?

There is not enough info there. It depends on whether there is a direct or technical violation and how serious the violation is.

What will happen to a minor with prior charges if charged with robbery for 200$?

Robbery is always a felony. The juvenile system is different from the adult system and does not always result in jail time or placement. He needs a...

What is the possible penalty for shoplifting if you have a previous record?

The maximum penalty for F3 Retail Theft is seven years in jail. With that said, the Philly DA routinely offers probation on Retail Theft cases....

Should I disclose my adjudication felony record to an employer?

It depends on the questions asked. If he is asked whether he has ever been arrested or adjudicated, then the answer is yes. If the question is has...

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Should the supposed crime show up on FBI fingerprint data when it was supposed to be expunged ?

Unfortunately, a state court cannot order a federal agency to expunge a state criminal record because federal law trumps state law. Therefore, it...

Will i get a lot of time for a third degree felony in pa the same walmart sent me three different charges in the mail?

If you have no prior record, you may be eligible for the ARD program. The ARD program typically involves paying a fine, probation, and community...

How long do the police have to file a dui charge in Pa?

They have longer than three weeks. I have seen people charged four or five months later as sometimes the blood results do not come back right away....

That’s generally the informal rule in Philadelphia, but there are a lot of exceptions. In some cases, it may also be possible for the prosecution...