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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
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
It's AGAINST a Dr where I was going for my Recovery til he tried to manipulate and intimidate me with OPPS PROPAGANDA. I got 2: open active cases supreme Court Western district of Pa
answered on May 19, 2023
Civil rights cases are too complex for most attorneys. You should retain the services of an experienced civil rights lawyer in or near the county where your case is pending or where it needs to be filed. Because of the relatively low rate of success and limited damages available, you should... View More
I gave someone a promissory note on a piece of lined notebook paper with my signature. She took my signature from that and copied it and pasted it to a fake lease. And used it in court.
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Hire an expert. There are many ways. The ink used by copy machines is different from the ink used in pens. The “white” space in a photoshopped image is a different “white” than the paper. Digital images of a signature are finely pixilated and not a smoothly flowing signature you get... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Yes, you could potentially file for Bankruptcy on a Judgment that you can not afford to pay. There are many criteria that have to be satisfied, and I would urge you to seek out counsel in your state to assist you, but yes, this will not prevent you form filing, and this is the reason bankruptcy... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Absolutely. Judgments are one of the main reasons that individuals chose to file bankruptcy. You may want to move quickly as once the creditor receives the judgment, they can engage in post-judgment activities like garnishment or seizure of assets.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you're in a complex situation, especially since the property you're living in is solely owned by your husband. If he has filed for divorce, it is important to understand your rights regarding your current living arrangements. The outcome may depend on several factors,... View More
Multiple debts totaling over $30k and I am slowly paying them all.
answered on Jul 27, 2024
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help you discharge your debts and stop any civil action related to them. It's a legal process designed to give you a fresh start by eliminating most unsecured debts, such as credit card debt and medical bills. Before filing, consider all your assets, as some... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some questions go unanswered, but if you want to try reposting and adding Landlord-Tenant Law as a category, you might have better chances of a response. Attorneys who work in that area would have the best... View More
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I am trying to appeal and/or reconsider three Common Pleas Court rulings dated September 20th 2021 because the judge previously granted a continuance but seemingly spontaneously ruled on the three issues anyway. Look at the attached docket. Even assuming some other mistake,... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2021
You need to contact Legal Aid if you haven't already. https://www.palawhelp.org/organization/north-penn-legal-services-stroudsburg-office/housing-and-shelter/eviction?ref=PYCKA
. Accused of thEft summary offense local police officer was who put the charges on me the charges were placedweeksafter I got home with my purchased items. No stolen items. I have the receipt and there was no apprehension of me nor did anyone contact me until the court papers came in the mail. It... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2021
First make copies of your documents. Ask for a public defender. Call the county bar association and see if they have any volunteer lawyers.
Ask the prosecutor to produce a list of the items allegedly stolen. If your slip matches theirs no problem.
...sure how to locate any. I was assaulted on my property by a cop for recording, he broke my property
and he refused to identify. My reaction was provoked. There was no intent on my part to be disorderly. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.. thanks
answered on Aug 4, 2021
you need to find an attorney. As you may have a possible civil case, contact the ACLU, ask to talk to someone who handles "police misconduct" cases, ask them for names of their "cooperating attorneys." Speak to one or more of those.
Due to ongoing disputes with my neighbor and family members, I used my concealed to carry gun on my property. This was my first offense. My bail was excessive and the harassment in jail was unbearable so I plead guilty to 23 1/2 months and fours of probation. I would like to appeal my case,... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2021
You entered a guilty plea--generally, a charge for which you plead guilty cannot be appealed. If you have any cause to set aside that guilty plea, that has to be done in the trial court.
What is the controlling case law or statue in Pennsylvania that requires the court to return the money to the Defendant.
answered on Jul 13, 2021
I don't know if any restitution you have paid can be refunded to you, if you have won on appeal. Perhaps you need to file a motion with the trial court, attached the appellate decision, and request a hearing.
answered on Jun 7, 2021
I don't have the details of this question. Check the PA appellate rules, but generally speaking if the appellee does submit a brief, or does not submit a timely brief, the appellee loses the right to proceed with oral argument AND perhaps the court would not even READ the appellee's brief.
When the inspection and walk throughs were done it was winter time and there were a few snow storms and the deck on the house was covered with snow. Once the snow cleared we noticed that the deck had an addition done which is completely unsafe, and when signing the mortgage paperwork the previous... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2021
Did you have the house inspected? If not, as is means as is. If there was a disclosure form, and they did not disclose that is your best avenue.
You want to find what it would cost to fix, and ask them for it. See how long the other realtor had it for. If you have a realtor ask them how... View More
A violent crime
answered on Sep 12, 2020
Answers, I suppose, from whoever is on the other side. There must be some one or some entity who is required to respond.
A MTR was filed within the allotted time. It was marked by the court. It has now been 20 days and I have yet to hear anything. A contempt complaint that was filed at the same time, was scheduled within 15 days.
answered on Sep 3, 2020
Unless there's a Rule limiting the court's time to respond, there's no time limit. However, if the motion is denied, that ruling will start the clock running on noting the appeal--if you want to do that.
answered on Jul 22, 2020
I can draft a brief but I am not admitted to practice in PA. You will have to find co-counsel in PA who can enter his/her appearance, can file the brief and can do any oral argument. I have done briefs in PA courts and I am familiar with family law issues.
What is the deadline on the... View More
example i am looking for a website or access to filings requesting appellets brief, appellee's brief amicus----example
commonweath v. Kareen johnson docket # 339,EAP 2018----- or commonwealth v. Rivera #601 MAL 2018. idont understand all this it is for my son's case. can you... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2020
You have courage to undertake such a difficult project. There are very knowledgeable Pennsylvania criminal defense - appeal attorneys here who are really the ones with insight into this, and they could give the best direction. But your post remains open for four days, and some law offices might be... View More
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