I had a harassment fine from a local magistrate office. I paid the fine and pleaded guilty. Would that be on my record?

It is just a summary offense, but it is still on your record as a summary conviction. You can get it expunged after five years.

My 17 year old was caught shoplifting. She is now in a health field program. Will this show up on criminal background checks?

If she pled guilty, it will show up as a summary criminal conviction for retail theft on her record. There is no juvenile court for summary...

You must have an attorney at this stage of the proceedings; you need to ask him or her these questions. Each county in Pennsylvania has its own...

I was pulled over by the cops and given a ticket to appear in court for DUI, but i was not arrested. what happens now?

As I am sure you know, the military has zero tolerance for DUIs, particularly among officers. Follow Attorney Toney's advice to the letter. You...

You may be able to get your statement suppressed if the police did not read you your Miranda rights and you were in the effective custody. I would...

Statute of Limitations crime committed in different state

It depends on the law of the state where the crime was committed. Here in Pennsylvania, once the putative defendant leaves Pennsylvania, the...

What are the odd's we can fight this case and win?

A good rule of thumb is never be a smartass to police. I am sure a Michigan attorney will comment here, but generally speaking, there is no...

If someone has charges in pa and nj could the time be done in nj for both or do they have to do it for each state?

No, although she may end up doing time in NJ that will apply to her sentence in PA. It is not clear from your question whether the bad check...

My bf was sentenced to 3 yrs probation for attempted assault w/o intent to kill back in May of 2011. He is afraid he violated.

It always makes sense to talk to his PO, and to let him know up front. This does not sound like a violation, and the PO would appreciate hearing...

My sons public defender does not want to help my son get his sentence reduced. He has written him a letter. We need help.

He can get counsel appointed for his PCRA matter. At this point, this would be the only way to get the sentenced reduced. That is unlikely to...