Did the arresting officer have a valid reason to prolong detention?

Probably not and what you describe is not really a prolonged detention. Do yourself a favor and retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to...

Are there any police technicallities that can get my charges dropped?

There is not " list" of technicalities that get a case dropped and it dosen't really work that way in the real world. Unfortunatly what happened to...

yes and yes. As Mr. Morgan says the sentence will often be probation but I have seen jail sentences as well so it is certainly worth your friends...

I am 18 yrs. old and got pulled over the other night while smoking a joint in PA. What will my punishment most likely be?

You will most likely be charged with the highest level DUI. If this is your first offense you should be eligible for the Delaware County ARD...

Can a Florida felony record where the court withholds adjudication of guilt be expunged or sealed??

You need to speak with a Florida license criminal defense attorney not a PA attorney.

Is it normal?

If charges are dropped or dismissed, it will usually be at your preliminary hearing. Just because some charges are dropped does not mean the...

Do they drug test at perlimenary hearings?

Even though you might have the metabolites of THC remaining in your system they will reduce as time goes on so the level may be so low that they...

Im charged with "receiving stolen property". Can the victim remove a request for restitution?

You can try to arrange a payment plan but it should ONLY be done through your attorney. Direct communication with the police or the victim is never...

Can a case be dimissed at the first prelimanary hearing if the D.A is not ready?

Mr. Mulvhill gave a good explanation of the way these matters are handled in Philly. In the Counties ( Suburbs) however cases can be dismissed at...

Caught with pipe and under a gram marijuana. What will they do

If it’s your first offense and you are convicted it would probably be for an ungraded misdemeanor and you would likely get probation for 30 days....