This is about the mandatory minimum

Regrettably the wheels of justice turn rather slowly. Although there has been a policy shift regarding ManMin sentencing it is still the law. ...

First dui

A motion to withdraw the plea must be filed within 30 days of the date of the plea. It is within the judge's discretion to allow or deny the...

Court date on tickets is different than on bond slip. Which one do they go by?

Call the clerk of the court to determine the correct court date. It is your obligation to appear on the court date.

Are there federal lawyers that take on pro bono cases in Philadelphia?

Yes, contact the local Federal Community Defenders office to discuss your concerns.

Is throwin a pillow at someone or hittin someone wit a pillow simple battery

Harmful or offensive contact can be a battery. More information in a specific context is necessary to determine if the act suggested is a battery.

Your questions are good ones. The answers are not easy. All criminal cases have multiple levels of analysis that require an intake interview, a...

Assault with force:gbi likely

-// Your question is good. The answers are not easy. All criminal cases have multiple levels of analysis that require an intake interview, a...

In order for a jury to find a person guilty of first or second degree murder, doesn't there have to be 'intent'?

Yes, but please note that the usage of the word intent is defined by the statute and interpreted by the courts in the state of the offense. It is a...

If it is an anomalous tip how does the authorities know who he/she is ? -// Please consider a few random thoughts on Internet communication....

How would you calculate the damages in a case that had many years of abuse financially, when there are multiple parties involved

I concur withy Avvo colleagues. Loss calculation is a difficult undertaking. Whether the context is damages in a civil action, for guideline...