Can i file a PCRA requesting due to my attorney ineffective assistance an not addressing those issues, can i file a new appeal.

It can be raised however, it customary to raise only about 5 issues on direct appeal. The idea is to avoid diluting your 5 or so strongest issues...

Is it legal to be convicted of 2 counts of receipt in commerce marijuana? Will they tack additional court costs to duI?

Is it legal? Yes. Is is a good deal? Tough to say because we don't have near the facts that your attorney has. If there is a reasonable chance of...

Felony Animal Cruelty

The best advice you can get is to do what you plan to do, hire an attorney. Your son should not speak with law enforcement without the advice of...

What will happen to me since I've never been in trouble before. Is it possible I'll see jail time?

First, hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. This kind of thing happens more than you would think. Often times a local attorney with...

What was the purpose of the finger print order? What happens next? Will this be on my record?

If it has not happened already you are going to be charged with retail theft. If it is your first offense it will be a summary offense issued by...

My friend was granted Pcra. Also the judge vacated her sentence. What does that mean. I found it on the pa docket sheet.

It means they filed a petition claiming there was a problem with their trial or plea or sentencing and the court agreed with them. As Mr. Kenny...

What do I legally need to divulge as to best protect myself? I ended up dui .10-.16 drugs were dropped, year license loss.

First be sure to retain cousel to represent you in the DUI. From you post I'm not sure if you got the DUI in PA or NJ. But it is important to get...

Yes they can use them against you when it comes to sentencing. Depending upon your BAC on the current case you could be facing up to a year in...

How long after the petition/motion is filed by a lawyer does it take for the probation termination to actually happen?

It can depend on who your back Judge is ( the judge that sentenced you) and whether the probation officer objects, they will rarely agree. The best...

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How Am I able to beat this without hiring a attorney, I really need my license for my job and I don't want to pay for a lawyer ?

As Mr. Kenny said the facts you describe is a DUI and in PA you will lose your license for an extra year if you refuse a BAC test. With all due...