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Civilian has had my 17 y/o son charged with Reckless Driving, Speeding and Disorderly Conduct. What should I do?
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Answered on November 07, 2011
There are numerous issues here. As noted, cursing in itself is not enough to constitute disorderly conduct; there would have to be some conduct...
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Can my fiance adopt my daughter before we are married? We live in PA and her biological father lives somewhere in CA.
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Answered on October 21, 2011
Pennsylvania law does allow a court to approve an adoption by your fiance, even before you and he are married, although it is more common to do...
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Got arrested for doing nothing what do i do?
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Answered on October 19, 2011
The short answer to your questions is yes: they are still within the time when it is possible to file charges, and you should consult an attorney...
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It is my first time being convicted with 4counts of theft by deception, 4 counts of unlawful taking. All M (2's) No prior record
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Answered on October 17, 2011
Some of the counts may merge for sentencing purposes. In theft cases, the prosecution can charge you with theft committed (alternatively) in two...
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I was found guilty on a m1 theft by unlawful taking and m1 receiving stolen property and how can I file for an appeal?
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Answered on October 17, 2011
You have 30 days to file an appeal, which usually runs from the date of sentencing. In some cases, you would first file a Post-Sentence Motion,...
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Why would an attorney not want to prove a cop is lying?
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Answered on October 16, 2011
How important this is depends on what he lied about, and how that affects the Commonwealth's case. Is this a fact that is directly relevant to...
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Can an out of status person file divorce in pennsylvania?
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Answered on October 16, 2011
Yes, your immigration status does not prevent you from filing for divorce. If there are no economic issues (such as division of property or...
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My wife left four years ago has not contributed to the bills for the home She has a new home Is she still able to get half?
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Answered on October 14, 2011
In Pennsylvania, property is divided based on what is "equitable", a fancy word for fair. This is often 50-50, but not always: many factors are...
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Is there recovery for worker who was injured using a circular saw (safety guard removed by owner, HO's daught) if wkr BAC .12?
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Answered on October 10, 2011
The answer to this question is not entirely clear, and will depend on the facts and circumstances of the case. In a workers' compensation claim,...
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What is the statue of limitations on a payday loan in PA
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Answered on September 30, 2011
They are blowing smoke, and probably violating a variety of consumer protection laws. If this were a bad check case you'd get a certified letter...
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