What happens if the person charged w/ simple assault and 2 harrassment charges doesn't show up at the formal arraignment in pa?

A no show will give the judge a reason to authorize a bench warrant. Some defendants waive the formal arraignment and do not have to appear.

What can we do to change this

Your friend's attorney may need to address this in a post-sentence motion to amend the terms of probation and file it with thee court so a Judge...

Do we have a case?

If you live in the middle East, I would contact local counsel familiar with that country's laws. You may have a case, but proving compensable...

Pardons and Expungements/Sealed

Unfortunately, misdemeanor s at this time cannot be expunged. However, all other noole prossed charges can by petitioning the court,

Number of postponements before dismissal?

Rule 600 is not as straight forward as it seems. You need to discuss thus with your attorney.

Must a writ of cert be applied for to extend filing deadline for PCRA?

The Writ of Cert. was filed as this was what would have been denied on 12/16/14. The next level is the US Supreme Court. PCRA time runs from the...

Can a court suspend my license 9 years after it was supposed to be submitted for suspension

If Penndot has given you a period to appeal you can file an administrative appeal with the local court of common pleas. Then a supersedes order...

Contact his attorney and find out how many days are attributed to the Rule 600 time. That should give you an idea of how many days the CW has...

Can I request police video in PA?

I suggest you hire a criminal defense attorney. The rules of discovery are well documented and the chances of getting the discoverable information...

What is the best option for Driving under suspension charge (4th 1501 violation) while on ARD?

DUS is a 60 or 90 day mandatory jail sentence. Hire counsel. He may have defenses or room to plead. Tge dus charge should be 1543 (b) offense not a...