Is it legal for a merchant to detain someone because the person they are with shoplifts, without the first person's knowledge?

I write only to add that store personnel detained you not police so technically probable cause to detain you doesn't apply. But they had it anyway...

Do I have to pay more money or (go to jail) if I am found GUILTY by the Court of Common Pleas? Would it go on my record?

Yes it will go on your record because you were found guilty. You can appeal within 30 days of the conviction. You can search for good, local...

A PCRA was filed and granted my case was withdrawl, (first arrest) how long does it take to get off of clearances, PA and FBI?

Depending on the charge, it could still show up on a background check. It is the conviction that will be removed.

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Am I a convicted felon? Are my charges expungable, and am I ever going to be eligible to own a firearm?

Note that it is usually only felonies that employers ask about. Under current law, you will be eligible to have the misdemeanor(s) expunged if you...

19 year old and a 16 year old?

A 16-year old is able to give consent in Pennsylvania meaning it is not statutory rape. But as others have mentioned it's better for a 19-year old...

Had 3 DUIs...first 2 were in 89 and 90. Third was in 2001. Just received a 4th about a month ago.

Whether you will do any jail time depends on your BAC. Fortunately for you it will be considered a first offense so if your BAC was above 1.0 (2nd...

Can you get a probation violation if you fail a drug test for having done a drug before being put onto probation?

It largely depends on your P.O. Ingesting an illegal substance is still illegal so your P.O. could take a hard line. In my experience P.O.'s...

Had a couple of beers after I came home and was then blood tested and charged DUI. How can the test be accurate to when I drove?

First you appear to have a good defense and should hire a DUI specialist without delay. Be aware that your body does not synthesize alcohol...

Can someone point a gun at you and threaten to kill you if you are on their property?

It depends on who you are and what you are doing there. It appears your "friend" has some mental health problems. I would let it go and definitely...

Had a slip and fall accident almost 2 years ago and apartment complex do I have a Law suit

As others have noted your claim will be barred 2 years from the date of the incident. Avvo is a great place to find the right attorney to review...