You should never ignore a subpoena, which has the effect of a court order. Subpoena literally means "under penalty," and if you ignore it, you...

I agree that he should wait for the paperwork to catch up. The sentencing order should reflect the time credited and would be controlling. If the...

As a Misdemeanor of the 1st Degree, this charge carries a MAXIMUM sentence of 5 years. However, if you have no prior criminal record, the...

Is there any possible defense for criminal trespass?

The specific facts of his case may provide a defense in the sense that the Commonwealth would not be able to establish the specific elements of the...

My neighbors small dogs come into my yard. if my dog bites one of them while in my yard am i responsible?

Before liability could attach to you, the neighbor would need to show that you intentionally caused your dog to do harm (e.g.-letting your dog out...

Who bares the burden of proof that a change in custody is in the child's best interest?

In cases of existing custody orders, the party seeking to modify a custody award bears the burden of proving a substantial change of circumstances...

Lease Agreement - New Owner

Be sure to look at the terms of the lease. In general, the new owner will be bound by the terms of your current lease until the end of its term. ...

Is it possible to sue a police department and/or individuals for a wrongful arrest? And can the PD be sued for harrassment?

Generally, police officers enjoy limited immunity against civil suits for acts performed in their capacity as law enforcement officers. You may,...

Can Chase charge me $1400 check forgery fraud knowing I did not commit the fraud and let him walk away?...continue

You ought to check your bank's deposit account agreement. Though your bank should know your signature, a huge volume of checks are processed...

Is it likely that my son will be found guilty on a simple assault/harramenf charge if he didn't hit the girlfriend.

The Commonwealth has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your son attempted to cause bodily injury. A person commits an “attempt”...