When i was 17 in the month of July i was charged with a DUI. I am now 21 and got a DUI last night. Will I serve jail time?

This will be counted as a second offense. A second offense DUI in Pennsylvania carries with it several penalties, depending upon your blood...

Overnights

Typically there are hours associated with the drop off/pick up times. For example 5:00 PM Friday to 5:00 PM Sunday. If you and Father cannot...

Slow response from Opposing Counsel on Divorce. Not answering divorce complaint

It sounds to me like you need to find new representation. If you hire an attorney, they should take care of the process of transferring the file...

If you son is incarcerated, he would not be entitled to having the charges dismissed via Rule 600. He would be only entitled to a nominal bail...

50-50 Custody of teen boys in PA

The short answer is no, your ex cannot dictate whether you take the boys to church unless it is specifically stated in the custody agreement. ...

Full custody?

You do have the ability to file a modification of custody. The children are old enough that they would be able to testify. However, the judge can...

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Can a defendant appeal a Suppresion Hearing for inefective counsel ?

Typically you cannot obtain a new public defender for the case. You maintain the PD you were assigned. You can file a PCRA only after a trial and...

There are a two significant issues here: 1. whether you were in actual control of the vehicle, and 2. the two hour time limit. Both are issues of...

I recently was charged with my second offense of possession of a controlled substance. I had like seven pills in my possession.

For a second offense possession of a controlled substance, you are facing 2 years incarceration as well as fines and a loss of license. You should...

Is a criminal case considered a conviction if I take a plea bargain?

Yes, even if you accept a plea agreement, you are still pleading guilty. This will remain on your record permanently.