My son was recently sentenced to prison, from what I understood they have never used good time to get out early. Some one stated

If your son was sentenced to county prison, it depends on the practices of that particular county. I know of some counties that have their own...

Could I have simple assault charges dropped?

If the charges have already been filed it's the DA's decision whether to drop them, not yours. They may or may not be responsive to your wishes,...

What law says gov can keep private property they claim is "instrument of crime?" What law/rights protect against the taking?

The short answer is that forfeiture laws permit property used in certain types of crimes to be forfeited to the prosecuting agency. I can't speak...

Hello, would you be time bar if you did not put a P.C.R.A in a timely manner?

I can't really answer this question without knowing more about the case. The clock doesn't start to tick until the conviction became final. If he...

How long and to you go to court after filing a pcra

Only local counsel will be able to give you a definitive answer on this one. Some counties, like York and Lancaster, will schedule hearing rather...

Should I get a lawyer to do my DUI expungement (I completed ARD and paid all fines) in PA? Or would I be wasting my money?

Some counties will expunge automatically upon completion of ARD, so the first thing you should do is make sure that the county you're dealing with...

I went to purchase a gun and found out that i have a past warrant on me. How do i go about taking care of this warrant?

Mr. Lesniak is absolutely correct. You need to contact the issuing jurisdiction to find out what's going on. I recommend getting as much...

Do I have the right to trim my neighbors tree if the branches are in my yard?

I agree with Mr. Copoulos but write separately to add that you should try to trim as close to the property line as possible. Common law provides...

I am a landlord. I have been trying for a week now to determine if an 18 year old can sign a binding lease in Pennsylvania.

I have to agree with the previous poster. If the lessee is 18 -- and I'd ask for some proof of that, by the way -- and they appear to be of sound...

You need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Technically, the statutory maximum for a felony 3 is 7 years in jail. Realistically,...