If u we're driving a rental car but you wasn't on the agreement. Does that give police right to search without consent

Something else must have been going on to initiate the police contact, meaning you must have been pulled over for something. Regardless, if you...

I completed ARD in 2007, but i still owe restitution, can i petition court to expunge my record

Every county administers ARD different, so an Erie County attorney would best be able to answer this question. In the counties in which I...

Depending on the nature of the projectile, yes. PA's appellate courts have found airsoft guns to be deadly weapons because they are capable of...

Getting new charges while out on bail.

They might. Not engaging in further criminal activity is a standard bail condition, so they certainly have grounds to do so. There is some chance...

Can the city refile the charges AGAIN for a 3rd time?

Yes, the DA can continue to re-file the charges within the statute of limitations. They cannot appeal the dismissal at the MDJ level; re-filing is...

I have a public Defender. And I really need some help here.

If you are not satisfied by the representation provided by your public defender, then it's time to hire private counsel. Unless there is a...

When does deadly weapons enhancement have to be applied to a crime

The deadly weapons enhancement isn't mandatory, so technically it never HAS to be applied. Generally, it is sought where a deadly weapon is either...

I hate to give you the lawyerly answer here, but it depends. If your friend was furloughed from a sentence and time is still remaining on that...

Can i due jail timefor simple assalt and harassment. this is my second harassment charge in 15 months. i live in PA

Yes, you CAN do jail time for these charges, but whether you are LIKELY to serve any time depends on a number of factors. The fact that you've...

How does this work? Can you be charged with agg assualt if ..

Yes, you can be charged, most likely under an attempt theory. Understand that the burden of proof at a preliminary hearing is remarkably low. ...