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My boyfriends court appointed lawyer has not been to the jail once in 6 months and hasn't shown up to court the last 4 hearings.

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

He certainly can. He is free to hire whichever lawyer he wishes.

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Can they violate husband's parole in PA?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: hire a lawyer.

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Will charges be dropped?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

A small chance. The DA doesn't usually drop charges once filed. Restitution is a whole different matter. You ought to hire counsel.

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Hello and my probation period will be ending on oct 24. So can I do expunge record my self or do i need to have an lawyer?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

If you are on probation for a misdemeanor of a felony, the only way it gets expunged is if you've also been admitted into ARD.

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What criminal defense lawyer would go to a prison to see if a case appeal would be worth it?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Yes, but don't be surprised if that lawyer askes for a consultation fee to compensate him for his time.

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I was stopped for headlight out, car searched,didn't find anything ,handcuffed and taken to hospital for blood test

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

They did this because they suspected you of DUI. If you have any metabolites of any controlled substances in your system (including THC if you've...

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When does the public defender actually talk to their client?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Court appointed attorneys are "actual attorneys" who look out for their client's best interests. I am a private attorney who diligently serves both...

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Code rule 600

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Discuss this with your lawyer. Unfortunately, Rule 600 is like swiss cheese these days due to several unfavorable decisions by the Pennsylvania...

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I have a prelim hearing in Nov, charges are M1 receiving stolen prop/retail theft. This is a second offense, likely penalty?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

You need to discuss this confidentially with a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer. We don't have enough information to give an ethical opinion.

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My son has been in county jail for close to 5 months,he being charged with 5 counts breaking an entering an 3 counts receiving

Leo's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Two things. 1) Your son is the client, and he is the one who needs to be asking a lawyer, not you. I know you care about him, but this is his...

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