Can I go to jail at a preliminary hearing?

It depends on the gravity of the offense, and the degree to which you are a danger to the community and/or a flight risk. Harassment is not the...

Can police search your home if you get arrested there on warrant

It's a complicated question. While searching for you, they have the right to inspect areas where you might be, and if they find something in plain...

My colleague is correct. That said, it is probably best for "the person" to avoid having sex with people who are likely to falsely accuse them of...

Will i have sever consequences for fighting a 12 year old?

Don't fight people. It's a serious crime. Talk with an adult who can handle the situation.

I agree with my colleagues. It appears the Superior Court has rejected the appeal. The defendant has 30 days to file a petition for allowance of...

I gave my granddaughter a car and paid to get it repaired. Mechanic did not do the work. Do I or my granddaughter sue him?

I agree with Attorney Burnett. You may have a claim for fraud and/or violations of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection...

I Bought a truck from Ohio with a scaly frame, upon wire wheeling to clean/coat I uncovered a hole, am I in a lawsuit situation?

It's hard to say. First, it is unclear whether Ohio or Pennsylvania law would apply. It is also unclear whether you purchased from a private...

You will need to file an ejectment action in the Court of Common Pleas. You will want to have a civil litigation or family attorney do this for...

I've been seeing a rash of these in Southwestern PA lately, and have done a few. Although a lot of cars are sold "as-is," even "as-is" sales have...

It sounds like this isn't necessarily a crime, but is a serious case of abuse/neglect and would be appropriate for a child-abuse/neglect referral...