Charged with a retail theft misdemeanor I have no priors I have been offered a ARD 1st time offenders program do i take it?

I know this isn't the answer you want, but if you have a Public Defender you need to speak to him/her about your options. If you're not satisified...

Are property forfeiture laws un constitutional? Can judge decision be appealed to higher court for that reason & no contract?

Unless forfeiture was part of the plea agreement (and in some larger counties it is) then the DA should have filed a forfeiture petition. A...

Is there anyway for me to get my criminal record expunged in the state of Pennsylvania?

It depends on how the charges were graded. The unlicensed driver charge is a summary offense, but I'm not sure about the shoplifting. In PA...

I want to know if my brother will be arrested and sent to jail for a First time DUI or if he will be charged with just a fine.

We'll need to know a bit more about both your brother and the details of the DUI to give you a detailed answer. I can tell you that barring...

Why was he able to negotiate for a lesser sentence and given only 20 yrs minimum?

In every criminal case, the Commonwealth is viewed as the aggrieved party, as opposed to the actual victim of the crime. Accordingly, you don't...

Will a nolle prosquei in another state appear in an background check in Pennsylvania?

If the decision was nolle prossed, but not expunged, it may still appear. It will appear as a nolle pros though, not a conviction. So potential...

Some counties will have you meet with your assigned probation officer immediately after the hearing and some may test you. This all depends on...

I KICKED MY 21 YR OLD SON OUT OF HOUSE FOR PULLING A GUN ON ME i let him stay the night and now he wont leave i want him out

Mr. Medvesky has provided you with some excellent advice. In fact, I'd do both. File for a PFA through your local domestic violence advocacy...

Conflict of Interest

A few points to consider. First, it's only a conflict (or potential conflict) if the litigation is on-going. If the case is over, the conflict is...

I had a PFA and it was dismissed,and he lied and committed slander and I am in fear for my life without any protection...

Honestly, I've never had anyone ask whether they could appeal the denial of a PFA petition. I believe that is for two reasons. FIrst, not many...