How do i apply for ard in pa

Your lawyer will have to apply for ARD. It is not automatic, but rather discretionary on the part of the DA's Office. Typically, they only allow...

If I'm scheduled for a preliminary hearing in PA and I know the other party has no intentions of showing up do I need a lawyer ?

The other party is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and may proceed against you even though the complainant does not show up for a preliminary...

My suggestion is that you consult with the lawyer who helped you get into the ARD program (or else the public defender's office) and also ask the...

What are your rights for being a suspect in a criminal case? Should he get a laywer?

Every suspect has rights, including your dad. One of those rights is against self-incrimination, which means that he does not have to provide...

Can I charge my sister with thief?

No individual can charge another with a crime. That can only be done by the District Attorney's Office for local matters such as this. The only...

Simple assault

If you know that a bench warrant has been issued for you, then you have an obligation to turn yourself in. Generally, the sooner you do that, the...

Simple assault

If you know that a bench warrant has been issued for you, then you have an obligation to turn yourself in. Generally, the sooner you do that, the...

Consequences for drug possession under PA criminal code

I agree with my colleague's suggestions. The bottom line is that it depends on the nature and number of your priors, the factual scenario of your...

House arrest violation, what is a detainer

A detainer is generally a court order that is lodged against someone in order to prevent them from bailing out on a particular case due to some...

Expunging Criminal Record

In reference to the arrests without convictions, it is much more likely that you can get them expunged. You should contact a criminal lawyer who...