How will my future job search be affected and how much will the fine be with 2 disorderly conduct charges?

Disorderly conduct is a summary offenses punishable by fine and up to 90 days in prison. For the dc, the fine could be up to 300 dollars. Traffic...

The district attorney will make a decision to file charges. Typically, they need witnesses to testify. It is sometimes difficult if not imppossible...

Failire To Report

Contact local counsel or the lawyer you had in the original sentencing hearing. Andrea Mertz Reading, PA

Can our son have record expunged in PA without having to be "arrest free" for 5 years

First and foremost, only summaries can be expunged ... not misdemeanors and not felonies. The five years is statutory and written right into the...

Would it be more beneficial to try to get into the "CAP" or try to obtain a disorderly conduct plea?

Admittedly, I do not know what the CAP is. I also do not know all the facts or whether you have any defense to the charge. Assuming you do not,...

Expungement VS Lookback period? Why expunge if there is still a look back period in PA?

Mr. Hood is correct. With DUI charges, even if expunged following an ARD completion, PENNDOT maintains a record of the DUU for at least ten...

How can I obtain low cost or free legal representation for someone who has been detained in Lackawanna County, PA?

The incarceration changed his circumstances and he needs to reapply for public defense. However, keep in mind that if he applies and is appointed...

Will I go to jail?

Your ARD most likely will be terminated based on the new charge. You will be given a court date to either plead guilty or request a trial. If you...

I am charged with conspiracy retail theft

Most public defender encounter this conflict and the county has some private attorneys represent the codefendant free of charge. You still have to...

Can i still become a police officer

If your probation was pursuant to the diversionary program, ARD, and you completed the terms of ARD, your record can be expunged or has been...