Will any points we assigned on my license?

If PA receives information from NY in relation to the failure to stop, you may be looking at a 3-point penalty. However, please note that PennDOT...

Is my lawyer required to be at the DUI/Ard Court Hearing? Who initiates the withdraw of the lesser charge(s)?

If your attorney submitted his/her entry of appearance, that attorney most likely will be representing you at the ARD hearing. In my county, if...

What legal actions can i take for this?

I suggest as others have that you contact a criminal defense attorney in Westmoreland County. Many attorney's will provide a free consultation. ...

The maximum you could receive is 1 to 2 years incarceration. Unless you have a significant prior record, you will not receive a prison sentence. ...

No. ARD is a one time only offer.

Could the case be dismissed?

Anything is possible ... But being in possession is more than enough for conviction. The challenge may be to the sear n sezure resulting in a...

What is the usual sentence given in situations like this?

His sentence will be determined by his prior record score and the gravity of the offense. His attorney should be able to calculate both and tell...

If a nurse quits before her employer confronts her about stealing wasted drugs, can she still be prosecuted for it later?

Yes. The statute of limitations for felonies is 5 years (not major felonies like murder). The statute of limitations for misdemeanors is 2 years. ...

I would just like for someone to be able to look at my boyfriend's criminal case and explain the possible outcomes.

I believe you mostly want to know what the punishment for a theft and probation violation will be. No attorney can answer that with the limited...

What is the difference?

Many criminal defense attorneys are well established traffic court attorneys. Find someone with experience in the jurisdictiion in which the...