In pa is jail mandatory for a 5th driving under suspension non dui related

In Pennsylvania, the 6th DUS conviction must result in incarceration. However, the recidivism statute provides that the 2nd or subsequent DUS...

Charges of Felonies and Misdemeanors

Sentences in Pennsylvania are based upon two important factors: Offense Gravity Score and Prior Record Score. Every criminal offense in...

Charged with a minor misdemeanor, I would like to represent myself. How do I petition the DA for reduced charges? What follows?

This scenario is exactly why you should not represent yourself. First and foremost, your statement on a publicly accessible website is an...

If you friend has no prior DUI convictions, each of these offenses will be considered a "first offense." The penalties for DUI are based upon two...

Actually, wages cannot be garnished under the circumstances you have described. In Pennsylvania, wages cannot only be garnished under very specific...

My son was pulled over for a possible second DUI last night. Will he go to jail for violating his DUI probation?

The officer let your son go because in Pennsylvania, an individual arrested for DUI may be released from custody and a summons from the MDJ may be...

If a police officer sees marijuana growing on a window sil he uses this to get a search warrant What is this an example of?

Probable Cause. Based upon the officer's training and experience, he recognized the marijuana plant growing in plain view while he was legally...

Detective wants to question me but will not tell me what its about

If you have not done anything wrong, you may simply be considered a witness. However, because the detective will not tell you why he wants to...

I have a few non-violent/drug misdemeanors can it effect a custody case and can I get it expunged?

Unfortunately, you cannot have a misdemeanor expunged in Pennsylvania until you are at least 70 years old and have been free from arrest for at...

I am being accused of sexual abuse from 6 years ago and been asked to come in for questioning, in 2 days, what can I expect

DO NOT speak to the police without an attorney! In many cases, the police will tell an individual they want to hear "their side of the story." ...