I was arrested and charged with petty theft and resisting a merchant both misdemeanor charges back in 2013.

Adjudication withheld, is a legally ambiguous term. Many people, some lawyers included, do not know the full ramifications of an adjudication with...

you really need to pose this question to an attorney in PA. I dont know anything about PA law but I can say generally most states have a mechanism...

Are we responsible for ensuring delivery within 30-day of a certified letter regarding a security deposit?

I disagree too, this is an unintentional mistake. I do agree with the view that some diligence should be made to make sure that the prior tenants...

Ive been served with a eviction notice (5 day). not sure what to do at this point?

I think they would be happy and satisfied that you paid the backrent and should voluntary dismiss there eviction action against you. I would have...

So is it true if you are offered 5 years prison then there is no chance getting house arrest or State probation?

like the other attorneys have stated, this sounds like a first offer made to a public defender who is relaying the information to you. Once your...

Can I just show my D6 to the county court?

In hillsborough county, it is very likely that if you hire a private attorney, they could ask the court to recall the bench warrant. Judges...

The outcome is really going to depend on the facts of the case and the evidence they have against you. What was said on the 911 calls? independent...

I was arrested for armed burglary and later recieved an add on for "initiate trafficking of stolen property" while in jail.

Once you score prison, like yourself, there are ways to get a downward departure or perhaps an agreement with the State to do a small county...

My 23 year old daughter who lives in Florida was charged for shoplifting a $10 item at the Macy's she works at.

Once she goes to arraignment, she will be appointed a public defender if she is indigent.

Will my childs record seal automatically when she turns 18 or do I have to do something?

You should meet with an attorney for a consultation to look at the disposition of your daughters case she may be eligible for a sealing or...