My son has a ARD revocation hearing tomorrow and he has no legal representation will the judge grant him a continuance .

It all depends on the judge. Many will take the cautious approach and grant a continuance. Some won't. The stricter judges will want to know how...

Actually, you took the best course of action for ensuring that you are still eligible to become a teacher. When you successfully complete ARD your...

Help With Finding a Lawyer?

First, you're unlikely to keep your record clean without hiring an attorney. Many lawyers accept payment plans, even on summary cases. A lawyer...

Is there any chance to get a mentally ill person released early for treatment outside a prison setting?

This is a sad and difficult situation, one that I dealt with more than a few times as a public defender. The DOC's mental health care has been...

If my memory is correct, a few years ago the US Supreme Court decided the issue about showing ID upon police demand, holding that citizens must ID...

Adverse decision from PA commonwealth court regarding unemployment benefits. Would I appeal to Superior or Supreme Court of PA?

You would appeal to the PA Supreme Court. The procedure can be very confusing though, and strict deadlines apply. It sounds like you've done this...

Drugs under the passanger seat..

The answer to your question is simple: speak with an attorney ASAP. You, and possibly your friend, will be charged with simple possession of...

I've needed to take controlled pain meds for over 10 years, was recently arrested for my 1st DUI and criminal offense in 57 yrs

At present, driving under the influence of a prescribed medication can be a basis for DUI. In my experience, various counties hanlde these...

After being arrested for DUI in PA, is the arresting officer allowed to "just walk into my house and demand to wake up spouse?

The officer's conduct wasn't unusual, although I can understand why it was a little disconcerting. As a previous poster said though, unless he...

As another poster stated, it's hard to know without knowing his entire criminal history. There are many other factors the judge will consider at...