What will happen? Need advice and help stuck!

This is a very unfortunate set of circumstances, and the outcome will depend on what deal the defendant made with prosecutors and the court. In...

Did I lose my federal gun rights?

Federal firearms laws are complex in some cases, and prosecutions for unlawful possession are serious, with penalties of up to 10 years...

My 18 yr old son recieved his 1st dwi. Don't know what to to

Hiring an experienced local defense attorney will give this young person the best chance to avoid the worst case outcomes, and to achieve the best...

If I got a class c misdemeanor (assult by contact ticket) Will it show up on my record as an arrest?? Or on my background check

In addition to sealing or expunging any records with an attorney, a person with a past case that was dismissed should retain a copy of the...

How do you look up public records of someone in the state of PA?

There are a number of resources online for performing nationwide background searches, and companies will provide this service for a fee. Many...

The police would rarely (if ever) perform any scientific analysis whatsoever (including fingerprint testing) in a misdemeanor case involving drug...

Can a probation officer lie to you about what has been paid in a joint and several restitution?

As a general (and not strictly legal) matter, probationers have wide discretion over the supervision of probationers, and it is typically unwise...

What happens when someone is detained for "communicating a threat"? What can his punishment be?

Criminal offenses committed on federal bases are most commonly charged in federal court, because the offenses occurred on federal property. Fort...

Can an officer run my name to check if my license is suspended if they see me driving a car that does not belong to me?

As a general matter, officers are permitted to make a stop upon "reasonable suspicion," or sometimes "probable cause," that a crime is being...

The field sobriety tasks are just one of many aspects of a DUI case that are litigated by defense counsel and prosecutors, and anyone facing a DUI...