I was given the advice to plead "no contest" to a speeding ticket. What does that mean and what are the implications?
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Answered on June 26, 2012
Entering a no contest plea does not automatically mean you will not get points on your driver's license record. To avoid points request that the...
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I witheld adjudicationon a felony charge. My rights have been restored. Can I obtain a firearm?
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Answered on June 26, 2012
As long as you're not currently on probation (it sounds like you're not), you can purchase a firearm. Additionally, you must be 21 years old.
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How do i find out if a person is still on probation?
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Answered on June 21, 2012
I am assuming both of those were misdemeanor offenses so chances are he is no longer on probation. You could check the Clerk of Court's website in...
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If im 19 and my dad is drinking in the truck while im driving and i get pulled over and get a DWI
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Answered on June 12, 2012
No, if there is no probable cause that you were under the influence of alcohol, you cannot be arrested for DWI. You could, however, be cited for...
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Do I need to disclose exponged arrest and charges for handgun purchase.
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Answered on June 12, 2012
No, you do not have to disclose your expunged record. In Pennsylvania, you are not allowed to possess any type of firearm if you are a convicted...
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I got domestic violence 1st degree and pled not guilty and they let me go
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Answered on June 12, 2012
It depends on what you mean by they let you go. Did the State drop the case? Did the judge dismiss it? If the case went away, chances are you will...
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Can i re-open my domestic violence case so the paperwork can say "dismissed" and not nolle prosequi?
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Answered on June 12, 2012
The difference between a dismissal and a nolle prosequi is that a judge dismisses a case whereas the State files as nolle pros. The end result is...
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Is the Respondent violating the injunction if they don't leave the vicinity after Petitioner arrives there?
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Answered on May 31, 2012
I agree that the Respondent's conduct is a violation of the injunction. That being said, while the Petitioner can never violate an injunction, some...
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How great are the chances of felony charges being dropped against someone if I filed an affidavit non pros. form
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Answered on May 31, 2012
If formal charges have not been filed yet, there is a greater chance that the State would drop them by filing a No Information. However, if the...
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What to do about my aggravated assualt charge that is withheld
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Answered on May 08, 2012
I agree with both Tim and James...looks like clemency will be your best bet though.
Good luck!