Do you go to jail for failing your first drug test on pretrial probation?

Bail is not pretrial probation. In 21 years of practice I've never seen a drug test given before a hearing if there has been no conviction. You...

What is my brother looking at? Is there a possibility that he could request boot camp?

On the violation of probation charge your brother could be sentence to his entire back time, which is the orginal sentence less the time spent in...

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How to get off probation?

Usually you have to file a petition for early termination of probation. There is no form to fill out and your probation officer wont' just tell the...

Most ARD programs have a set probation time. Usually its one year. Community service can vary from county to county but usually it will be the same...

If me a co defendent are making restitiution to an former employer but im done with my half do i still need to keep paying

My guess is that the Court Order directing restitution is joint and several meaning you each owe the full amount until it’s paid. Check with your...

Should original charges (though most dropped) show up on a background check?

The orginal charges will still show up on your official record but will show as dismissed or disposition not reported. If you pled guilty to...

Is an expunged ARD considered a conviction?

ARD wether it is expunged or not is not a conviction. However; It is considered a first offense for future convictions in DUI cases if the ARD was...

What is the sentence for the 4 dui on a suspended licence with a good lawyer?

You could serve up to 5 years but have at least a minimum of 1 year. The minimum sentence is the same upon conviction regardless of whether the...

Aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment

To answer your first question Agg Assault is a serious crime and the sentencing guidelines to permit a jail sentence even for a first time...

Best plea for criminal mischief charge in Pennsylvania.

Something is amiss. How hard did he hit the water heater to dislodge a pipe? His drunken state is not a defense. However if what your friend says...