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Q: Child endangement?

Step son 15 was charged with molesting his 6 yr old sister on moms side. Mom continued to send child to fathers for visitation per custody agreement. Father has 4 young children all under 11. Mother never disclosed child was arrested for sexual assault knowing he would be around small children and... Read more »

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Q: i am currently on probation that ends 3/30/2023 I [paid all fines but never finished outpatient treatment

i am currently on probation that ends 3/30/2023 i have paid all fines and followed all guidelines from the sentence except i never finished my outpatient treatment to the point i can get a certificate of completion but my probation officer hasn't said mentioned it and my last treatment i... Read more »

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Q: How long can you sit in jail for a missed court date without being arraigned in Pennsylvania

I was brought in for 2 warrants one for probation and one for a missed court date but I was never arraigned I was in jail for 92 days the day before I left they brought me down for I think my preliminary arraignment to set bail and all of that but that was 92 days after my initial arrest the... Read more »

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Q: If someone took my w-2 tax papers and my laptop that was never used yet and has a couple of my tools and I know who

I worked on her house for atleast 2 years free even bought a lot of stuff. Don't know why she will not give it back

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Q: If someone took my w-2 tax papers and my laptop that was never used yet and has a couple of my tools and I know who

I worked on her house for atleast 2 yesterday free even bought a lot of stuff. Don't know why she will not give it back

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Q: Is telling someone they'll lose everything if you get someone convinced in court for attacking you witness tampering?

My girlfriends aunt and sister both assaulted my girlfriend one night at my house. My girlfriend told me she got them off because her mom threatened her with "losing everything" which I have screenshots of.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Criminal Law and Family Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists Phd work in forensic evaluation in dependency court in Pennsylvania?
Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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answered on Mar 31, 2023

This is a vague question about forensic expert witness output.

Just as in the 1992 motion picture "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, expertise knows no geographical boundaries and is admissible as long as to is helpful.

In the motion picture, a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists with Phd work in forensic evaluation in dependency court in Pennsylvania?
Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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answered on Mar 31, 2023

This is a vague question about forensic expert witness output.

Just as in the 1992 motion picture "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, expertise knows no geographical boundaries and is admissible as long as to is helpful.

In the motion picture, a...
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Q: How often are insanity statutes used in pennsylvania? What are some main critisims and what is the success rate?

The last question meaning what is the success rate of the insanity statue used in pennsylvania court system? The questions are for the purpose of a college paper assignment and I would like to have accurate informaton or at least accurate resources to go to in order to find the information.

Lauren A Wimmer
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Lauren A Wimmer
answered on Mar 22, 2023

Insanity is an incredibly difficult defense to mount in Pennsylvania. The Rules of Criminal Procedure first require that defense counsel file notice of the defense with the Clerk of Courts. This notice alerts the particular District Attorney's Office of the intent to introduce evidence of... Read more »

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Q: Hello my name is Franco, I have a hearing coming up for alleged probation violation for not paying in full my restitutio

I have 5 years probation and have to pay restitution I’ve been paying every month not the full amount which is $1000 a month ($65,000 total) but my PO told me to pay at least $50 dollars a month which I have at time even more and my 5 years is up and I have a hearing my question is what am I... Read more »

Lauren A Wimmer
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Lauren A Wimmer
answered on Mar 22, 2023

Once your probationary period is up, if you still owe restitution, you can ask that your criminal matter be terminated as scheduled and that the case be sent to civil or given a miscellaneous docket for the financial costs that remain due. This way you are no longer under supervision by your... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I had an accident with a 18 wheeler truck. I got the citation of moving violation not using turn signals.

Property damage 75k. Can I go to jail? I had a panic attack which caused the accident.

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Q: Is a CYS file part of the district attorney’s discovery in a criminal trial?
Lauren A Wimmer
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Lauren A Wimmer
answered on Mar 22, 2023

If the case involves CYS, for example, the alleged victim was receiving services, then yes that file is part of the District Attorney's file. You lawyer should request it in discovery.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Ombias pretrial motion what does it mean and if my legal represent For me did not tell me about this what does that mean
Lauren A Wimmer
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Lauren A Wimmer
answered on Mar 22, 2023

In a criminal case, an omnibus pretrial motion is a generic motion that must be filed within a certain time period following formal arraignment to preserve your right to file motions down the road as your case progresses. These motions are typically boilerplate and contain multiple requests for... Read more »

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Q: What happens to the beneficiary after the parole period of 2 years?

Looking to sponsor a Cuban to come to United States under a new Biden program this year. I need to fill out a form called I-134 A. This program has the beneficiary in the U.S for 2 years. After the two years expire what happens to the beneficiary and sponsor?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

The answer to this question depends on the specific circumstances of the beneficiary and sponsor, and the type of visa or parole program that is being used.

In general, if the beneficiary is in the United States under a parole program, they may be required to leave the country at the end of...
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Q: Why would the prosecutor drop the unlawful contact with a minor charge if the defendant is admitting to indecent assault

Defendant ejaculated on his sleeping 16 year old daughter

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Q: Felony or misdemeanor? Failed to return to county prison after shift on work release program. Approximately 1977.

Returned following day on my own. Served 4 more months for this on top of original 3 month sentence.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Employment Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: What lawyer do I need. Got a letter from a ex employer saying I need to have my legal counsel contact them

Altering weights for payment(i work at a scrap yard where we weigh customers in and out

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