Can a PSI help prevent you from having to serve the mandatory minimum sentence for a 4th DUI in PA?
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Answered on August 31, 2016
No. The PSI has nothing to do with the mandatory minimum. Unless the DA agrees to drop it, which usually would have happened by now, the judge must...
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How much will previous convictions of 3 other misdemeanors affect a DUI sentencing?
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Answered on August 31, 2016
A third offense DUI carries a one year mandatory minimum if you are in the third tier (.16 BAC or higher or drugs in your blood). However, there...
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Can a person keep thier ROR bail if they r doing jail doing thier jail time for thier probation
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Answered on August 31, 2016
His bail will remain the same unless the Commonwealth files a motion to revoke or raise bail. That seems unlikely month later as the new charge is...
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Will I go to jail or have my probation extended for a mental breakdown that resulted in a violation?
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Answered on August 30, 2016
You should talk to an attorney. If you're expecting a positive test, you may want to be up front with the PO and give them a heads up. If you have...
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Is simply not driving good enough for Penndot to give me credit towards a suspension?
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Answered on August 30, 2016
Penndot will not give you credit until you turn in the license. They have a procedure by which you can request a hearing in Harrisburg for...
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Can I sue a judge an da in Philadelphia pa
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Answered on August 30, 2016
No. You cannot sue the judge or DA. They are protected by immunity. But you can appeal a violation of probation sentencing directly to the superior...
What does inactive status mean for case status?
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Answered on August 17, 2016
Inactive usually means there is an outstanding warrant.
What weapons (blades) can a convicted felon (non violent) possess/ not possess? {intent, type/concealed? Size Brass knuckles?
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Answered on August 17, 2016
Under the laws on the books, you cannot carry a knife or other cutting weapon in Philadelphia. There is a Philadelphia city ordinance which makes...
I have two dui's pending in two diff states. Both as first offenses. If I plea to one can the other change it to 2nd offense?
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Answered on August 10, 2016
Yes. If you plead in Washington before your Pennsylvania case is done, the Pennsylvania case will probably become a second offense. You need to...
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Can I get a first time simple assault and harassment charge removed from my record?i
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Answered on August 10, 2016
By the end of the year, you will be able to have a third degree misdemeanor simple assault sort of expunged from your record - you can obtain a...