Do I have to pay for a civil demand if the total shoplifting theft was $200 and the police were called but not arrested?

Ignore the civil demand letter. It has no effect on whether or not you will be prosecuted. Best wishes, Coley O. Reynolds,...

Is a federal judge allowed to downgrade a federal criminal charge to a state charge?

The prior answers are spot on. You may, however, be thinking about the U.S. Attorney referring the case to the state for prosecution. In cases...

Based on your statements, you are on some sort of court supervision, either parole or probation. You mentioned that the PO found paraphernalia and...

Can someone live with his child on parole if his original parole stipulations prohibit living with minors?

Until SORNA takes effect in December of this year, statutory sexual assault is NOT a Megan's law offense. As far as his parole "stipulations,"...

Where can I find a lawyer to file parole papers for an inmate in Philadelphia?

As stated above, find someone in Philadelphia with criminal experience. Coley O'Brien Reynolds, Esquire ______________________________ Law...

Can my dui probation be transfered from pa. to ga.

As long as Georgia accepts transfers of probation, it is usually not a problem. As mentioned above, speak with your PO. Best of luck,...

Will my juvenile affect me in my case below?

The short answer to your question is: it depends on what equivalent offense your juvenile case would be in Pennsylvania. Juvenile cases can, in...

My stepson was charged with (2) M1's and a M2 and (4) S

Hello, It is pretty much impossible to give you an opinion as to whether or not your stepson will receive ARD. There are too many factors that...

WHat am i in for??

It is highly unlikely that it has been forgotten. Most likely, the complaint is sitting on either the police officer's desk and he has yet to file...

If you get charged with a second dui and you are coming up on 9 years from the first, your acholol level was low

When you say "dropped," do you mean withdrawn or dismissed? Or do you mean fight the case and beat it? If you mean withdrawn or dismissed, it is...