Is it legal for the judge to sentence someone without his PD being present if the defendant made a plea?

It would certaibly be a very serious problem. Realistically, if he got a negotiated plea, and the judge gave him what was negotiated its not an...

Terroristic threats is a midemeanor of the first degree. The maximum sentence is up to five years. In PA the minimum must be less than or equal...

What is a good argument against a charge of Obstruct Admin Law/Other Govt Func?

Hire an attorney to help you fight it. Your description of the facts is pretty thin for that particular charge. The case may hinge on what the...

What happens if I get caught with an 1/8 of weed on a bail binds what should I do

Probably violate you and lock you up on the new charges. Its marijuana but you had a good amount. The fact that you are on bail and caught bew...

Do you have any rights?? Yes, your case worker told you what they are. If you want more than that you need to request a furlough from the judge. ...

What do I do in this situation for child custody?

This is a tough situation, what is truly informative is that his threat is "to get a lawyer". That should inform you as to what you need to do. ...

Can the police arrest you with a warrant that has a vague description

Sure. It they had probable cause to believe he committed the crime they can arrest him. Everything you present in your facts are issues for the...

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Is this worth being a CI over? Please help.

When you said "should I contact a lawyer"... that answer is absolutely yes. Police rely on confidential informants but often times you are putting...

How can I start the process of filing abandonment against a deadbeat dad?

Based on your preliminary description of the facts it appears that you may have a cause for termination of parental rights. As the prior attorney...

I had a pfa against someone and they broke it. Will there be a court date since he got arrest for breaking pfa

There has to be a court date at some point if there is going to be a finding of contempt. Additionally, since your testimony would be the only way...