If I tested positive for alcohol by another government agency, will they tell my probation officer and can they legally do so?

Sure they can tell. Whether your probation officer can do anything about it depends on a lot of factors. The barrier for violations isnt as high...

I'm going to my preliminary hearing November 9th and have not had been arrested or arraigned for the charges

Contrary to what you see on TV, most arrests occur by mail. In Pennsylvania something like 80% of criminal cases are initiated by summons. This...

You are correct the court does not have jurisdiction until the son has resided in their county for six months. The cops won't give the child back...

Is it the police officers responsibility to find a suspect or is it the suspects responsibility to turn themselves in?

I am not a fan of when police officers say this. They were going to charge you anyway. If they had probable cause the only reason they would seek...

its up to the discretion of the probation department where/when they test you. Its entirely possible that they wont. But do you really want to be...

Can I get a stay away order?

Have you considered contacting the police with a harassment complaint? That may be the easiest way to resolve it. If the person is a former...

Will I be asked to explain my story if I plead guilty?

What do you mean asked to explain your story? As mr. Klein very succinctly stated there is a right course of action and a wrong course of action in...

Charged with citation for possession of alcohol under 21?

It depends, do you need your driver's license. An underage drinking citation carries with it a 90-day license suspension for a first offense. Most...

Pleading not guilty is smart. There are all manner of programs that are designed to help people walk away from something like this without a...

Should I fight it?

Mr. Myshin gave a great response to your question when you asked it earlier. I am going to go out on a limb and say your not 21. Have you...