I was going to say his lawyer should know the right people to call, and usually the best place to check is the record room at the jail. If you...

Do I seriously need a lawyer? Or will he be out in 90 days? Can they hold him for longer? How do I find out if he has a detainer

An attorney is necessary to sort through his issues, determine what probation violations, if any, he has committed, prepare any mitigation...

Can the Carbondale, PA police send me to jail even if I passed the lie detector test and only was defending myself?

Lie detector tests do not mean much legally. They are not always accurate so courts do not allow the results into evidence. The police should only...

Is it possible to have summary offenses expunged from my record in PA?

Yes. If you were pled or found guilty, you can apply to expunge after five years from the date of the entry of the verdict and sentence if you have...

How do I make a motion to immigrate from the US while on misdemeanor probation? Can it be done?

A judge would need to approve your move, and possibly terminate probation early, after you filed a motion. It wouldn't hurt to have your probation...

I know I have to file certain paperwork in a timely manor, but I can't find online what kind of paperwork I have to file.

Representing yourself is dangerous business. I agree with my colleagues. If you call your local bar association, they might be able to provide a...

FDCPA dispute or is this a case for court ordered restitution?

You could try to resolve it by restitution. I'd call the DA's office that prosecuted it and ask to speak to their victims services people, explain...

How much money has to be taken in order to get ARD and what are the chances of doing actual jail time and how much?

Hard to say exactly. I assume what you're saying is you will face theft charges -- thefts of two thousand dollars or more in Pennsylvania carry...

Will my fiance have to sit in jail for an extra 4 months for his VOP hearing if his case gets thrown out?

The detainer will likely remain in place until the case is over. If the charges get thrown out at the March court date, then the detainer is...

Several questions about me and my mother's criminal felony case. (In explanation )

My colleagues are correct that giving you an assessment of the case is difficult, if not impossible, without a full understanding of the facts....