A bench warrant is the functional equivalent of an arrest warrant. Either is enough to get you detained by the police. I whole heartedly agree...

Can a person be on parole for charges that were nolle pros?

You have to be wrong about something. You cant be on parole for NP'd charges. Maybe some of the charges were NP'e but not others. Or maybe your...

Can I get locked up for smoking weed on probation

Sure. If a condition of your probation is to keep clean and you refuse to do so they can lock you up. Whether you will actually get locked up or...

Can you lose your license for not giving blood in pa

Refusing to give a blood sample would lead to a one year license suspension. There are a lot of defenses in these types of cases and whether they...

How long do the prosecutors have to refile charges after they dropped the case in Pa?

Usually if they are going to refile it will be soon. Especially of the case was dragged out. They are still subject to Rule 600 and timeliness...

Strangulation? Accused of and didn't do it

Despite what many people think there is no requirement that the officers get both sides of the story. Often times, entirely too often, they get...

Can I get a ticket?

Sounds like it. Maryland has a very different point system from PA so you should consult with a local traffic attorney. They only have 30 days to...

Do I have to pay for a fingerprint? What is going to happen?

In all likelihood if an officer was involved you are going to get at least a citation. The fingerprinting is to make sure that you are a first...

My husband had his first preliminary hearing dismissed due to the officer not showing up

Mr. Kearney is absolutely right, it is very unlikely that the officer will not show up again. If he doesn't the court could dismiss the charges,...

How long will my boyfriend be in jail for failure to show up for probation officer. AArrested on a bench warrant.

There are procedure in place in these types of cases. Initially they have a detention hearing which generally happens within 72 hours of being...