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Q: I got a citation, I paid fine and plead guilty by mail. Why do I still to go to court?

It was for drinking in a pa state park, and it’s 3 hours away from where I live

John Rafferty
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John Rafferty
answered on Oct 14, 2020

If you pled guilty via mail, then you likely do not need to still go to court. I would call the court and inquire, but if they have received your guilty plea and payment, you likely will not need to go.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming and Intellectual Property for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am making a video game, and everything in it was made by our team. How would I purchase a copyright to protect it?

This video game contains art, music, code, and scenarios that were made between five different people. We want to put this video game on an online store and sell it to make a profit, but we also want to purchase a copyright to protect it from being pirated/tampered with and reproduced. Everyone in... View More

William Scott Goldman
William Scott Goldman
answered on Jun 15, 2020

Great question! Copyright registration can be applied for at https://www.copyright.gov/ or any of the copyright lawyers on this site will gladly assist. Based on what you've described, you'll likely need a TX copyright for the source code, VA for the original artistic components, and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Entertainment / Sports and Gaming for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am looking to take money from outside investors and bet on sports based on an algorithm I created. Is it legal in PA?

There is a law in Nevada that allows this type of business model, however I am located in PA and was wondering if there was a way to make this work from here. I would receive money from investors, and place bets strictly off of my algorithm with no input whatsoever from the investors. I would... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 22, 2019

You need to contact a business attorney as you will need paperwork to cover you in regard to claims from the investors. Anyone can give anyone else money to gamble with--that's not a violation. However you need to have disclaimers and it's not something you'd want to do off the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Gaming and Sexual Harassment for Pennsylvania on
Q: I need help with a 'red flag' I was targeted for over 3 years now
Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Aug 20, 2018

I think I speak for all the participating attorneys here when I say that MUCH more information is needed from you before any attorney can even begin to offer any helpful advice.

Can you give us a lot more facts to describe your situation? Thanks in advance.

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