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answered on Jul 8, 2018
Check to see if your local municipality has regulations for unauthorized parking on private property. Generally you have to post a sign that states no parking - unauthorized cars will be towed.
Contact the police to see if they will have it towed. If not you will have to have it towed and... View More
I was arrested on 09/17/2017 in Pittsburgh, pa the police search me prior to placing me in the car, upon arrive to the county jail I was told that he is arresting me for possession of crack and crack pipe, and while I being process into the county jail I was strip search then I was told that he... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2018
Likely not, but I could be wrong and it is not good to discuss such things on public websites. I suggest you contact the pennsylvania Civil Liberties Union, ask for their prison rights group, ask them for the names and phone numbers of their "cooperating attorneys." They give free... View More
The police officer Took me to get my blood while i was Fazing in and out of conciousness, right after A auto Crash , He believed i was under the Influence , instead of going to hospital he ran me through some place to get my blood without my concent (because i was unconcious). my blood showed... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2018
No you do not have an action against the police officer.
I'm 16. My mom and dad have custody of me but they are locked up. I live with my grandparents and have for awhile but they never had custody of me. There health is really bad so that's why they never fought for custody. I don't like how I get treated in my grandparents house. Can my... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Probably not. I wonder if you might consider being a bit more sympathetic to your grandparents. You say they're health isn't good but they're still providing you with a home to live in, food to eat, and clothing to wear. It may be pretty difficult for people their age to deal with a... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2018
I'll admit that I have no idea what you're talking about. Are you saying you got sent to jail for failure to pay child support, but didn't have the ability to pay? Are you saying you got arrested after a domestic dispute that turned physical? Apologies in advance, but let's... View More
I was 5 houses away from my house bringing the car up to get some air in the tires because I was cleaning it to sell. It wasn't fully legal. I did not think I'd get in trouble for trying to get air nor get petrified for my life by an officer a few houses from my own bc of crack in... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2018
Yes, a PA State Police trooper can pull you over for violations of the Vehicle Code -- like a cracked windshield. They have jurisdiction to do so throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Drawing his weapon on you is a different story. I'm answering your question as a criminal... View More
If the police issued a warrant for my cell and their probable cause for the search IS A LIE, can the whole thing (case) be thrown out? Do I have a right to know my phone records are being searched? Do I have a right to know WHAT was found during the search?
answered on May 22, 2018
If you are charged with a crime and there is a search warrant involved, you will get a copy of it -- as well as the inventory list of items seized -- from the District Attorney's Office when they forward their "discovery" to you. That happens at the Court of Common Pleas level, and... View More
Other charges thrown out from lying witnesses. Charges were harassment,lewd, disorderly conduct. Engage in fighting.
Note: NO FIGHT OCCURED DEFENDANT HOLDING FOOD IN ARM & then both hands in pockets as lying plaintiff made gestures then when asked if he wanted to hit me he ran... View More
answered on May 1, 2018
Normally, for cases in a Court of Common Pleas, you've got 10 days to file a post-sentence motion after the date of sentencing -- and that could include a request for a new trial. If that post-sentence motion is denied, you've got 30 days from the date of denial to file an appeal to the... View More
My ex won't give me my belongings so I am suing her for $10,000. Can she do a cross complaint for emotional distress, lost wages, financial burden and storage of my. Property for 12,000
answered on Apr 20, 2018
Sure. She can also sue the Pope, and Mickey Mouse, and Darth Vader. Anyone can sue anyone for anything -- the question is whether or not she'll be successful.
Here's my suggestion: see if you can work it out with your ex. As part of that, tell her you'll be calling the... View More
No-fault divorce proceedings 3 years; Wife, Plaintiff in Switzerland since 2016 non-compliant with basic Discovery; Final Master Hearing seems worthy of mistrial (third party considered disreputable by legal system provided telephony technology via her cell phone, as one example); Defendant filed... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2018
This matter is far too complicated for anyone on this site to offer you suggestions as to how to proceed. If you do not already have an attorney representing you, then please consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. Someone needs to sit down with you and review everything... View More
I have a history of this local CYS agency harassing me for 5 years and getting unfounded after unfounded statuses on abuse claims called in?
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Your question is unclear. If you're asking can CYS place your children in foster care because they were not going to school while living with you, yes, they can. If you're adding that the reason they weren't going to school was due to bullying, not sending them to school was probably... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
It depends on the type of school. There can be significant consequences if this is a public school.
Can my boyfriend sue his ex for lying to him about his biological daughter after 17 years? And now his ex wants him to pay back child support for the past 17 years. What should he do? Thanks in advance.
answered on Feb 18, 2018
I don't see that he has a cause of action against her for not telling him about his daughter. Unless she filed for support against him years ago, she's only entitled for support from when she filed for it. So, if she filed in January, 2018, for example, any support that would be ordered... View More
My spouse simply did not do what is being alledged. I realize calling the police was the stupidest thing I've ever done but it was a bad night so I did something I shouldn't have. Now my spouse has to take the fall. In the jury trial I will be asked to testify. I refuse, even if that... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
You should have consulted a criminal defense attorney but, even if your haven't thus far, I don't think it's too late
A few kids were hit with a dustpan by a teacher. The principal did an investigation but I don't know what the outcome was. I called the school district and was told someone would contact me in 24-72 hours, this was 4 days ago.
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Technically that was a battery. However assuming that the physical injuries are relatively minor, depending on what was going on jurors may not be too impressed. A good starting place is the Education Law Center in Phialdelphia.
She lives in PA and the house is in WV. She said the lawyer was a PA one but sold the house and the occupants are currently living in it. She has yet to get paid and can't pay her bills so her health is at risk due to stress. It sounds fishy to me because the lawyer said they could get her... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2018
She needs to contact the lawyer.
Had your grandparents divorced? If so, perhaps there is inheritance tax that must be paid and the title insurance company is escrowing the sale proceeds pending receipt of tax clearance.
Continued....obvious fraudulent claimant that just got out of jail? My small business has never once had an employee and frankly never will use subscontractors again either. That three months was a regret. Thieves & liars is all you get. No thanks. Also, Does Pennsylvania accept a new person... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
Whether or not an individual is an employee or a subcontractor is a factual determination that depends on a number of things including the industry. If your business is involved in construction, different rules apply. The primary factor is control. Who sets the schedule. Who assigns the work.... View More
Do I have a claim?
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Comp yes. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles comp issues.Possible claim against the motel but difficult to prove.
answered on Dec 13, 2017
I guess the answer to that question depends on why they are there. If they are awaiting a trial you could try for bail. If they have been sentenced not much can be done exfept reconsideration or potentially a petition for early release. If your fiance is in jail, hopefully they are already... View More
York County Pennsylvania drug task force Force entrance into home, Seized $9,000 of life savings for finding less than a quarter pound of marijuana only to then request copy of search warrant affidavit as well as the property / inventory voucher of all assets and items seized that they refuse to... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2017
Not necessarily. In order to get the money back, you would have to file a petition for return of property. You would want to retain a lawyer for that. You then may have to show that the money came from a legitimate source and did not have anything to do with drug trafficking. If you do not file the... View More
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