Why must individuals serve Jury Duty?

Jury duty is viewed by the courts and the legal system as a civic duty just like voting. The jury system would be flawed and biased if everyone...

Looking for witness for DUI

If he was passed out and in a car that was not running and the keys were no where to be found when the police arrived, the police do not have...

How do you go about getting info. expunged

It depends on the disposition of the case. if the DUI resulted in ARD and successful completion of the ARD, you are entitled to have the record...

Can a 17 year old date a 22 year old about to turn 23 in June in Pa?

It would be ill-advised for the 22 year old as she could be charged with corruption of minors if sexual contact was involved. Even if both parents...

More information would be needed that "someone called and asked us to check on X's welfare" to establish probable cause for a search warrant. If...

Penn State Admissions form is asking if I have been convicted of a crime or plead guilty. Do I have to say yes?

You have no constitutional or civil rights to keep your criminal record private of to no answer application or admission questions truthfully. ...

What are virginia and federal penalties for a person with tdo order who is arrested for possession of firearm

I can't comment on Virginia penalties but the penalties are extreme under federal law (I'm no exactly sure what you mean by "tdo" but my...

What you shouldn't do is ignore it. Ignoring will likely result in a warrant for your arrest or some other unpleasant consequence. It is likely...

Do I have a civil case to sue the police department? Help!

It seems unlikely that you have a case worth pursuing, but ring all of the facts and evidence to a civil rights attorney who has successfully sued...

Aint sure if it matters

You should give all of the details you can remember to your attorney who is in the best position to decide what's important and what is not. ...