What happens at an arraignment? My public defender didn't ask any of my questions at the hearing & I'm very nervous

I agree with attorney Rowe. Arraignment is usuually waived. You or your attorney will receive a copy of the information which is the official...

By telling a friend not to consent to search, am i obstructing justice?

I can't see how exercising you right to speak by advising a friend not to give up his right to refuse to consent to a search would constitute...

You can and should run your rap sheet through the Pa State Police which can be done online with a credit card. (The fee is $10). If it comes back...

In Montgomery County, PA (or any PA County), does the executor of a will have to show up to file for letters?

Normally the executor has to be sworn in at the Register of Wills office. I know of no exception to this rule

I have lived in TN . Ohio is where my income comes from (OPERS) Can the State of OH Tax me.

You should consult with a tax attorney in Ohio (not an accountant). Typically states tax income earned by it residents or income earned within the...

How much time is my boyfriend looking at? and could he get house arrest...even though he is on state parole.

You should hire experienced criminal defense attorney. Your question of how muchtime he is looking at cannot be answered without more information,...

I know my boyfriend is looking at serious time, plus he is on parole...my question is, is it possible he could get house arrest?

If he is convicted of the felonies he is facing jail time on the felonies plus the conviction violates his parole which will result in his...

My mother passed away in July 2012. I was 19 and my sister was 16. I am now 20. My father does not claim me, provide for me.

You don't say whether your father and your mother were married. If they were married was entitled to at least half maybe all of her estate. Her...

I was sentenced to 180 days in a county jail for possessing child porn. Can I somehow not loose my job?

This is not really a constitutional law question but a criminal law question. Some states and/or counties allow work release. You do have the...

Seizure

When you say your house was raided, I have to assume that they had a warrant to search the house for evidence which describes the evidence they are...