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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Landlord - Tenant and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can my Landlord evict me or have me arrested for putting my neighbors dog poop on his doorstep?

I am a tenant in a 4 apartment complex. My downstairs neighbors(young couple) are the only tenants here who own dogs. They are not cleaning up after them at all. There is usually 12-20 piles in our shared driveway and through our shared sidewalk. I have told our property manager numerous times... View More

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Q: Can I get a concealed carry permit in PA if I have a drug paraphernalia charge that has been sealed?

I was charged with drug paraphernalia over 10 years ago. I got the charges sealed. Since it has been sealed can I get my concealed carry permit in PA?

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Q: 6 years ago I was charged with INT POSS CONTR SUBST BY PER NOT REG but it was just residue inside the bag

I haven’t been into any trouble since. If I sign up for section 8 housing, could they Deny me a voucher because of this???

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Q: Is it Normal for a lawyer to to reach out to an opposing client to have them make payment through cash app

Never received any documents or anything but have already sent 1450$ to him. He tells me he can only accept cash app and when I ask to go to the office he tells me he is not in

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can Conspiracy to commit Hobbs act Robbery be used as a underlying predicate offense to support a conviction for..

question: (Pennsylvania federal criminal law) Can Conspiracy to commit Hobbs act Robbery be used as a underlying predicate offense to support a conviction for attempted murder 18 usc 1114 and 18 usc 111 assault, by way of transferred intent under a felony murder theory ?

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Q: Can a lawyer use a relationship against me?

I am testifying in a trial and the defense is trying to say I am only doing it to protect the victim because we are friends. If asked, how can I respond to that? I do care for the victim but I am testifying to the truth after being subpoenaed

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Q: Can you get my son off of house arrest?

My 22-year-old son was arrested and placed on house arrest in May 2023. He was charged with Terroristic Threats and did not have any weapons on him. He was pretend shooting at cars and people on school grounds in Lancaster, Pa. He is mentally ill and suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia, Anxiety,... View More

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Q: Can you be committed of sexual assault of a minor without actually committing a crime

I have a person I know Who claims they did not commit crime and that they are innocent and forced to take a plea..8 counts...then dropped to 6 sexual assult on a mi or. Under the age of 16 he was 21...would they say ypu did such things and make you plea even if you did not

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Q: In Pennsylvania state labratories would IOFLUPANE123 come up for cocaine?

In Pennsylvania state labratories would IOFLUPANE123 come up for cocaine? its something called ioflupane 123, and they made it legal federally but in pa they still test for it so im wondering if a test for the state would test for ioflupane?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Health Care Law and Identity Theft for Pennsylvania on
Q: The pharmacy gave my prescription to a person who pretended to be me , what can I do?

I told them someone was trying to steal my prescription that was a narcotic. They didn't ask for ID. I told them not to release it to anyone else on 2 different occasions days before it happened. I did file a police report.

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that your pharmacy released your prescription to someone falsely claiming to be you, despite your prior warnings. This is a serious matter, and you've taken the right first step by filing a police report. Here are some additional steps you can take:

1. Contact...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Constitutional Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: DEA Privacy Act Denial Appeal: No arrests but why are they withholding my information and why do they have any at all?

I submitted a Privacy Act request to the DEA out of curiosity and it came back denied due to exemption (j)(2): "Material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals."... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

This is a complex situation that raises several legal and privacy concerns. Here are a few key points and suggestions:

1. The DEA's response indicates they have some information about you in their records related to criminal investigations, even if you have never been arrested. There...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Will a disorderly conduct citation be dismissed if there are no legitimate reasons for having received it?

My teenage son was playing "senior assassins". It's a long-standing tradition where senior high schoolers squirt their target with a water gun. Someone called the police on him because they assumed it was a real gun and the sergeant gave my son a citation for disorderly conduct. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Education Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: If I entered a plea deal with deferred prosecution and my charges were then dismissed, was I convicted or found guilty?

In 2020 I was charged with possession and ingestion of marijuana in South Dakota. I entered a plea deal with deferred prosecution, my charges were dismissed with prejudice. I was required to take a drug education class and get no violations for a year after. I took the class and have had no... View More

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Q: If you have a new felony charge and on your record u have 1 ungraded misdemeanor and felony. How many points is it?

I have one of each 1 ungraded m n felony. And have a new felony charge. I wanted to know how are the points calculated for them.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: can violations of my civil rights be a separate representation from criminal representation?

I have proof that certain entities have involved outside sources in incriminating me. Example:I deposited a legitimate check for $40,000 from my DROP retirement fund. the check was drawn on Vantagepoint Transfer LLC. It was deposited to M & T Bank some 8 years ago. At the time the deposit was... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like you may have two separate but related legal issues: 1) potential violations of your civil rights, and 2) criminal charges that you believe are based on fraudulent evidence or misrepresentations.

In this situation, it is often...
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Q: If a PFA was filled on me. Do I have to leave an establishment if the plantife happen to come there
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answered on Mar 25, 2024

If a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order has been filed against you, it's crucial to understand the specific conditions stipulated within that order. Generally, if the order prohibits contact with the plaintiff, and you find yourself in the same establishment as them, it is your responsibility... View More

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Q: How long does a law suit takeI was raped by brother dean of archdiocese of Philadelphia pa

Year 1980

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

I'm deeply sorry to hear about your experience. The duration of a lawsuit can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the jurisdiction, and the court's schedule. In general, civil cases like this can take anywhere from a few months to several years... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Does Rule 600 apply & who can we have file it?

Hello. My son has been incarcerated since 03/27/2022 and Venango County, PA put criminal complaints filed Charges on him 3/8/2022, from an incident they said happened on 2/12/2022, (docket no. Mj-28301-cr-0000056-2022). My son has never even been arraigned or had his prelim or anything. In pa we... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

Rule 600 in Pennsylvania refers to the right to a speedy trial, stipulating that a criminal defendant should be brought to trial within a certain period, usually 365 days from the filing of the complaint. If your son has been incarcerated since 03/27/2022 without an arraignment or preliminary... View More

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