If a man is charged with rape by his wife and wife drops the charges before hearing will the man be released from jail?

Mr. Merino and Mr. Penn are both correct. Ultimately, the ex-wife cannot simply drop the charges. Only the prosecutor can do that. Further, the...

I was assalulted by an individual with a cane, striking my wrist with a severe blow resulting in multiple breaks in my wrist. ?

As attorney Earhart indicated, because a weapon was used and because there is a significant injury, this case could be amended to a felony - either...

Can you drop property felony damages against your son whom was at your home?

As Mr. Gick indicated, it is the prosecutor, known as the Commonwealth's Attorney, who has the discretion to drop or reduce charges. Crime victims...

If a person has a court date for a small amount of weed, and this is their first offense, is it necessary to get a lawyer?

Because both individuals have no criminal history, they will both be eligible for the 251 program, which you have referred to as "ridiculous." If...

I changed the practice area to criminal defense because this question reaches beyond the confines of domestic violence. There are a number of ways...

I changed the practice area to criminal defense because expungements have to do with sealing court records of charges that have been beaten,...

How to get a ticket dismissed or changed to normal charge?

The court is permitted, in its' discretion, to reduce or dismiss a Driving on Suspended charge if you appear in court with your license reinstated....

Can a police officer refile a case having lost the original summons or entering a wrong offense code?

Technically speaking, the officer is still able to seek a warrant charging you with petit larceny by swearing to testimony or an affidavit before a...

What are my options? Are there any lawyers that will represent me without my presence for under $1000?

First, you will need to plan on appearing for the court date. Because possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor and punishable with jail time, your...

What should i do after i ran on hit and run?

Delete this post because it contains an admission of guilt and call an attorney right away. Avvo is a public site that anyone can access and it is...