In 2006 I finish the ARD program for a DUI, does the statute require my record to be automatically expunged?

No, the expungement is not automatic. You need to file a motion to have the record expunged. I believe Allegheny County has a self-service center...

What can I do to get a security deposit back that is being wrongfully held?

If the landlord has retained your security deposit for a period of more than 30 days, you may be entitled to double the amount back pursuant to...

I have received a notice of hearing for a credit card debt. What are the possibe outcomes if it is found in the creditors favor?

In Pennsylvania, your wages cannot be garnished. Your bank accounts may be frozen post-jugment. You are entitled to certain exemptions upon the...

What will happen next?

If you go to the store, you may be cited for trespassing.

How hard is it to win or settle a non-compete issue with a past employer?

Thank you to the previous poster for providing a non-responsive answer. I am reminded of a Billy Madison quote so often when I read his responses....

The poilice are threatening to put out a warrant for me because i was inside a store with someone who stole a tv i got into car

Yes. As long as there is probable cause, and in this case, it is likely that they can establish probable cause for the purpose of obtaining a...

I was with some one who committed a retail theft and they want to question me should i go

No. I would advise you not to go to speak with the police by yourself. A defense attorney can be a meaningful go-between for you. The attorney...

Is there a time frame in which the landlord has to paint and recarpet a unit?

No. The landlord cannot allow the home to become uninhabitable, but there is no specific requirement under the law that a landlord must paint and...

In Pa. you have 20 days to file a response to a mortgage foreclosure filing. But is there a specific form needed to file?

You will need to file an "Answer" to the Complaint. Essentially, an Answer is an admission or a denial of the allegations in the Complaint. ...

On preliminary question to be answered is: "What stage are you at in the process?" If you are at the preliminary hearing stage, the prosecution's...