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A family member was arrested for prostition , but the charges were dropped to obstructing traffic , is this a summary offense
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Answered on October 24, 2013
You should be able to look your family member's docket sheet. Just go to http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets.aspx and search by name or case...
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Me and my boyfriend were caught with retail theft what are the charges?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
If you were charged with summary retail theft, the maximum you could face is 90 days in jail and a $300 fine, but we don't know based on what you...
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Can i get an underage even though i was not given a Breathalyzer test or was in the possession of alcohol?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
If you are being charged and you have not been cited yet, you should receive a summary citation in the mail. If the police gave you some reason to...
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Is exculpatory evidence required to be turned over by the DA before plea was taken,even if not requested?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
You need to consult an attorney. There is an ongoing requirement to turn over exculpatory evidence throughout the case; however, that does not...
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I have about 6 misdemeanors on my record, one being a DUI. Is it possible to get my records expunged. My last charge was in 2009
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Answered on October 22, 2013
As Mr. Jones noted, misdemeanors are not eligible for expungement under current Pennsylvania law. However, there is some public pressure to fix...
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Had a domestic with my step son,,cops came and arrested me in my home.They charged me with assault and dui.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
As others have said, you need to get a criminal defense attorney ASAP. There are a number of issues here that an attorney with knowledge of the...
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Would a public defender be able to help me?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Yes, but you can't wait until the last minute. There are requirements to qualify, and their intake procedures may take some time. For those...
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I have a third degree misdemeanor theft charge from 2001. what can I do to get this off my record?
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Answered on October 19, 2013
As other attorneys have indicated, there are no options for expungement of a misdemeanor conviction under current PA law unless you are very old or...
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Can a case be dismissed if when I was arrested I was never read my Miranda rights?
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Answered on October 19, 2013
The short answer is no. Your case doesn't get dismissed simply because the officer does not advise you of your rights. The long answer is "maybe"...
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I have a preliminary hearing on Monday, the public defender denied me & I have no money for an attorney at all, what should I do
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Answered on October 17, 2013
The only advice anyone here can give is to keep trying. If you have a criminal charge and can't get a public defender, hiring a lawyer should be...
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