I have a 15 year old boy does not want to go to his fathers he said he scares him his father recently threatened his own life

There's a couple things. First, if you have a custody order in place, you may petition for emergency relief directly to the court of common pleas....

I agree with my colleagues. Under 42 Pa..CS.A Section 6801, et seq, the DA or Attorney General may take action to have the home forfeited as part...

Am I correct that that she DID file in October 2012? If so, then you may file for the appointment of a divorce master on the two-year anniversary...

How do I protect my children after a disclosure of sexual abuse and CYS/police investigation does nothing?

It's unlawful to disregard a court order. I would advise you file a petition to modify custody and base the modification on the disclosure. You...

My brother is classified as a sex offender. He cannot pass a lie detector test . We need help!

I assume that he has failed to pass the "therapeutic lie detector"? You may wish to consult with counsel. The lie detector questions cannot be...

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What will happen to me after this charge?

You will likely face a misdemeanor charge of possession if marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Despite not being your car or your marijuana,...

I agree with my colleagues. Retail theft is what's known as a recidivist offense. It means that the penalties get stiffer for each subsequent...

It's likely a felony 3 under the new statute. If you have no prior record, you're likely looking at a guideline range of 3-9 months. That doesn't...

Was my right to due process violated by a common pleas judge?

This situation seems rather remarkable. A judge needs to hear from both parties at least in order to render a fair and impartial decision. I'm...

What Are My Rights in This Situation?

I agree with my colleague's response. I would get a copy of the student code of conduct and carefully review the section that they have indicated...