My son was charged with theft but at the preliminary hearing the charges were dropped.

No the record of his arrest will not be expunged automatically. Your son must take affirmative steps to expunge his record including filing a...

Does it help if the victim of a crime was also a drug user and admitted this to the police?

It could play a role if the person was under the influence at the time the crime allegedly occured or when he reported it to police. Additionally...

Can someone get charged with possesion of a weapon when the registered owner of the weapon's identification is found with?

Short answer to your question is Yes. If the driver was not the owner he can still possess the weapon. Even if the ower's ID is with the gun that...

Consumption of Alcohol charge- though i wasn't drinking? how do i fight this?

Rule 1 Don't follow the advice of anyone who is not an attorney Rule 2 Get a qualified criminal defense attorney who will help you establish...

Expungments

If your referring to misdemeanor charges that are accepted into the ARD program. The terms of many ARD programs include an agreement that the...

What kind of sentence can my girlfriend expect for f3 theft by unlawful taking in PA?

Your girlfriend needs a good criminal defense attorney ASAP! A Felony 3 carries a maximum term of incarceration of up to 7 years but since she has...

I want to know if I have to stay in Philadelphia, PA if I'm on probation for misdemeanors?

This is not an interstate compact issue since Quakertown is in a county adjacent to Philadelphia County. Also for the questioner's purpose parole...

If a victim of an attempted armed robbery wants to drop the charges will the state allow it?

Robbery with a firearm is a pretty serious crime. I would doubt that the Commonwealth would just agree to withdraw charges but then I never cease...

Conviction of Agg Assault is a Felony of the 1st or 2nd degree which are punishable by a maximum sentence of up to 20 years and 10 years...

Yes you can be arrested under the circumstances that you state however, if they can't prove that you knew the guy was wanted a prosecution wouldn't...