Is it legal to hold trial without the complaining witness being present, and use the preliminary hearing notes?

If the complaining witness testify at the preliminary hearing and you or your attorney had the opportunity to cross examine that witness, than if...

Five years after pleading or being found guilty of a summary offense so long as you do not get convicted of a crime during those five years.

Son accused armed robbery he is innocent and cops want him to take lie detector, they have been harassing him search warrant

Do not speak with the police or agree to take a polygraph without first hiring a criminal defense attorney. The police are authorized to lie during...

My ex wife and I separated in 1997, divorced in 2007. She refuses to take her name off the deed to my house which I live in.

Was the house included in a settlement agreement with directions requiring her to remove herself from the deed. If so and she has not and if the...

Who gets mortgaged home if purchased before marriage. woman pays mortgage payment

Generally, the homes appreciation at the time of the marriage is considered marital property which is subject to equitable division. However, I...

Understand the grading for retail theft goes up upon each conviction which alone could cause you to be sentenced to jail if convicted.

Depends on what "naughty" means. If you spoke in a manner that would allow law-enforcement to there is enough evidence to charge you with enticing...

What charges can I press or what option to purse legal actions do I have for harassment in PA?

Contact the district attorney's office and find out if you have enough information to file a private criminal complaint. If so the district...

Inactive indicates the warrant is outstanding, however the case is placed on inactive status until you are either arrested or yourself in

Caught shoplifting, what should I do?

You are most likely eligible for a pretrial diversion program know as ARD. If you are and you complete it the case will be dismissed and you may...