Once you turn yourself in on the probation warrant, you will have a detainer until either the new case in Philadelphia has been resolved or the...

Yes, the hospital would likely do testing if necessary for treatment, and a drug and alcohol screen would be pretty standard.

You will probably not be eligible for ARD now that you have picked up another arrest. But nothing is definite until they make a decision. Your...

How much Is an average amount of money I'll need to spend for a good criminal defense lawyer??

Different lawyers charge different amounts, and few, if any, are going to post their prices on the internet. Most, however, will do a free...

In general, a court withholds adjudication when a defendant enters a conditional plea as some sort of diversionary program. For example, in the...

Will Florida come and get a prisoner after a governors warrant has been issued if they are currently serving time in pa ?

It depends on the charges. If it is a serious felony, then Florida may file the paperwork and come and get the defendant. If it is not that...

You should plead not guilty and hire an attorney. There may be ways to keep it off of your record.

Can I record a phone call with a customer service department of a large corporation despite their assertion of no consent?

It is a felony to secretly record someone in Pennsylvania. You have to let them know they are being recorded.

What does it mean when a case at a magistrate is listed as inactive?

It generally means there is a warrant. You should retain a lawyer and make arrangements to turn yourself in.

Will my dui charge turn into a felony?

DUI is always a misdemeanor in PA. It will not turn into a felony.