If a police office pressed charges on a person for assault on his girlfriend and had him arrested,can it be dropped?

If the victim does not want to pursue the matter, it is possible that the prosecutor will agree to a dismissal or reduction of charges. However,...

A 16 year old can consent to sexual activity in PA. However, if she is under 18, you may be charged with corruption of minors.

Is there a way to reach a criminal attorney after hours its an emeregnecy

Many criminal defense attorneys utilize an answering service for just such an occasion.

What to do in court when pleading not guilty for underage consumption

Invest in an attorney. A few hundred dollars can save you a lot of trouble. 6308 carried a 3 month license suspension and a fine. With the facts...

You can have your record expunged for an underage drinking conviction once you reach the age of 21 and complete your license suspension obligation....

What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?

The government must prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. In response to the second portion of your inquiry... It does...

Bench trial on a first offense dui

Because the maximum sentence that may be imposed for a first offense DUI is 6 months incarceration, the defendant does not have a right to a jury...

I was cited for driving under a suspended license. I need to drive for work, can I still apply to get an OLL work license in PA?

You can apply for an OLL. Simply google PennDOT DL-15 and follow the instructions. However, because you did not specify the nature of your...

What type of legal actions are going to be required?

You will need to form as an entity, either as an LLC or as a Corporation to prevent your members from bearing any personal liability in the event...

Theft charges

In Pennsylvania, each criminal offense is assigned an "Offense Gravity Score" (OGS). For theft, the offense gravity score is determined by the...