How to file an appeal for a criminal charge

You have 30 days to file the appeal with the Clerk of Courts at the County Court of Common Pleas. The clerk of courts at the County Courthouse...

If a video was obtained by a security guard, can it be used by the grand jury?

The video can be used but the credibility of the video and the person making it can be challenged in Court. Independent witnesses are always...

Could there be jail time

There could be jail time but I would think it would be unlikely that you would get any jail if convicted. You really need to consult with an...

What if a person is on probation?

By pretrial services I assume you are talking about a county bail agency. If so you report to "pretrial serivices" on the new charge and would...

Do criminal records show up on passports?

It should not show up on your passport. A conviction or arrest may show up in a database that various immigration authorities may have access too....

I agree with Mr. Peterson but would make two slight amendments to what he said. Expungment is automatic in some counties such as Philadelphia and...

It is not very common but can be done through the filing of a petition with the court. You will need the approval of the DA and of course you need...

How do I get my record expunged?

The expungment process is handled differently from county to county. Some expunge automatically some require that you file a petition. Keep in...

ARD class

Depending upon the county there are a few classes that are associated with ARD programs, AHSS -Alcohol Highway Safety School and sometimes...

What are the chances of probation and no jail time

The amount of the alleged theft that you describe is indeed a felony in Pennsylvania and would carry a maximum sentence of up to 7 years. I would...