You don't ask a question here but it can be inferred you are asking what are the potential outcomes. THe challenge of answering a question like that without a thorough intake is who knows. A lot would depend on your prior criminal history and what the actual charges are. More importantly... View More

Can you fight it? Sure. PA has a pretty tough DUI law. However, they do have to prove that you were under the influence when you were driving. Their observations are unimportant as if they can say you were impaired when you driving through third party testimony they can still convict you.... View More

There is nowhere near enough information to answer this question. I realize that is not what you want to hear but some questions require specifics to answer. There is no real legal limit to the detainer if it is lodged for pending charges. Usually the court will allow the detainer to span the... View More

WIthout discovery the "will I be convicted" question is almost impossible to answer. Finding a firearm in a vehicle under the sole control of a convicted felon is certainly not good. But there are a whole host of issues that could be relevant to the disposition of the case. More... View More

There is not enough information to tell you what the penalty would look like because sentencing decisions are personal to the defendant. That being said there are some pretty serious things on this information. The most alarming is buried down deep is a third offense DUI. DUIs in general carry... View More

Double jeopardy is the concept that you cant be tried twice for the same charge. This means that when you win a trial the CW cant retry you for the same thing. As always, there are exceptions.

Your situation does not appear in anyway to be jeopardy related. Your aituation is confuaing... View More

There is a lot of distance between where you stand and jail. I agree with Mr. Hall that a public defender is the best route. The challenge is you may be eligible for diversion programs which would leave you without a record. Bucks County has a number of such programs. Importantly, you may have... View More

Self defense does not mean you can hit someone who hit you. Self defense is a justification defense that requires a detailed factual analysis of the totality of the circumstances. Even if you do use force in self defense that force must be proportionate to the risk faced. Retaliatory hitting is... View More

Ms. Hilbush is correct, unless your case is dismissed by the district court it will proceed to trial. The important thing to remember is even if your case is dismissed the Commonwealth can refile the charges. The preliminary hearing does not determine guilt merely whether or not there is... View More

I am writing to voice my agreement with Mr. Hall. You don't give enough information to really a formulate an answer to the question of can you get jail time. In short the answer is almost always yes, but most times it is unlikely. It is very important to understand that your wife, unless... View More

Respectfully, this is not an easy question to answer. Dram Shop litigation is an area best explained by specialists. Essentially it is an advanced form of negligence where case and statute has held that drinking establishments can be held accountable for overserving clients. Your best bet would... View More

It could. They could be charging you under conspiracy or accomplice liability which would make your actions chargeable depending on what they were. If they found that you were assisting the person then you could be culpable for their actions. I have seen guilty verdicts on this type of case.... View More

I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Hall's advice I just write separately to point out that New Jersey has very stringent gun laws (reference the Eagles player who was arrested). It is important that this person meet with a New Jersey attorney to see if there are defenses/ programs available to him.

Either probable cause or reasonable suspicion of a violation of the vehicle code. The level depends in the alleged violation. If you have questions about the stop talk to a local attorney. There are literally hundreds of cases on this issue.

Theft by Unlawful taking is not a summary charge. You can refuse but the judge can revoke your bail. If its a summary case its pretty rare that they issue a finger print order.

The answer depends on the status of the case. If you were convicted, after 5 years of crime free behavior you can have it expunged. If the charge is still pending you should talk to an attorney about negotiating it out. Often times the officer will reduce the charge or even remove it if you meet... View More

Yes it can be a violation. It is certainly challengeable if that is the sole reason for your violation. Therapeutic polygraphs are still unreliable. If you have concerns consult with your attorney.

Well at this stage his appellate rights have expired. He may have a cause of action under the post-conviction Relief act. But you don't cite to any reasons why he would. He probably should sit down with an attorney that works in the pcra area. They can see if there's any grounds for... View More

Not really a question? If you are asking about the fines its up yo $1000. The license suspension is a year. Good course of action?? Plead not guilty and work something out with the officer. Best course of action? Plead not guilty and get an attorney to help you work it out. You need help.... View More

You can be charged with a crime whenever an officer believes there is probable cause that a crime was committed. This does not mean you will be convicted but it means the process has started. Saying there is no evidence is a grievous misunderstanding on your part. In a refusal case the... View More