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I have criminal charges against me for domestic violence and wondered if my gf the victim are aloud contact. There is no court order or PFA stating we can't have contact.
answered on May 9, 2020
Chances are if your bail was set there was a no contact provision put in place. If it wasnt then you can be in contact with her. Be cautious though. If another incident were to happen it could lead to much more serious charges.
Been seperated for 2 months and she ordered a new card and got mine canceled behind my back so she could keep it and told me i couldnt do anything legally about it is she right
answered on May 8, 2020
She's not right. At worst, you'll get a credit for the amount she took in any ultimate settlement between you two. At best, you could file an emergency motion with the court demanding that you get your share.
Best of luck to you.
I was sentenced on October 18th 2016 to 3 years and 6 months of probation. 2 years ago I got put on unsupervised calls. I haven’t heard anything from my probation officer saying that I’m done. Do I need to go in or am I just automatically done when my time is up?
answered on May 7, 2020
If I were you, I'd check in with your probation officer and ask for something in writing that says definitely that you're done. Better safe than sorry, no?
Best of luck to you.
This girl wanted to fight me because I was dating her ex boyfriend that she had cheated on. She came to me and told me she wanted to fight. I told her it was stupid and that I didn’t want to. I followed her into the bathroom with the intention to talk. She hit me first and I hit her back using... View More 
answered on May 7, 2020
Say what your attorney tells you to say. Self defense isnt as simple as she hit me first, therefore, I get to hit her. Its a justification defense that is easily rebuttable by a DA using some of the facts you have declared on the internet. Your best bet is not to speak to anyone but an... View More
I got arrested because I was supposedly being belligerent but they did no say I was being charge with anything until they decided to be aggressive with me while I was being held down by seven officers while intoxicated and having a panic attack. They tased me 2x, I bit and officer in the process... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
The thing that I struggle with on questions like this is there are a lot of missing facts. Please dont share them here, but those facts are important to determining whether or not you have an actual defense or a potential wrongful use of force case. I am assuming you are charged with aggravated... View More
the felony was in another state and it is over 15 years old. it happen in the 90s and release 2005
answered on May 1, 2020
Please provide more details. What are you trying to count? If you are looking for an expungement, that would need to be filed in the state where the conviction occurred. The expungement laws vary from state to state. I know you said it was in another state, but by way of example a felony conviction... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2020
Try posting another question here with (1) the details that you know about his case, and (2) what you're asking about.
Best of luck to you.
answered on Apr 29, 2020
18 Pa.C.S. section 2701 ("simple assault") is the one you're looking for, but that entire Chapter 27 deals with assault-related offenses.
Those charged with simple assault are almost always also charged with 18 Pa.C.S. section 2709 ("harassment") as well, which is... View More
The man came at me with an object threatening to kill me, I made more than a few attempts to back up but each time he stepped into me. I refused to turn and walk away for fear he would strike me with the object. We were both sent home with pay for the day but I now fear I may be fired. I tried to... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
You can receive unemployment compensation and if they say you were guilty of "willful misconduct," it wasn't misconduct and it wasn't willful.
You may have other claims but a lot depends on what happens and what the reasons are. For now, take it one step at a time. When... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2020
In Pennsylvania you can be charged for Attempted Homicide if you intended to cause death or serious bodily injury and took a substantial step towards doing so. They are notoriously hard cases to prove. The hit and run aspect of it makes me wonder about the particular aspects of your case and what... View More
Hello, I have Jury Duty on May 11th in the city of Philadelphia. PA extended their lock down till the 8th.
I am seriously frightened of getting the virus.
If I have to go and I get the virus, can I sue the city of Philadelphia for putting me in that position?
answered on Apr 22, 2020
Probably. But wait and see: at least one other surrounding county has extended their judicial shutdown through the end of May, and Philadelphia may do the same in the coming weeks. I bet it will.
Best of luck to you, and wash your hands.
I have text messages of him getting upset that i was texting my ex. I wanted my shirt back of that she had and he was saying to stop texting her if not he can go about it another way. I texted him saying I'm not here to take her back or anything i just wanted to ask her a question about... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2020
If you have an unsure immigration status, it's always risky to contact the police. I'm not an immigration attorney, and do not know about the nuances of your DACA status. You should speak to an immigration attorney about that.
In general, however, it sounds like this is not... View More
Under charges it says 18 s 3503 as B1ii and next to that it says Def Tres Posted. There is no plea for this charge yet and i don't know what to do.
answered on Apr 10, 2020
Defiant trespass is a misdemeanor of the 3rd degree. Talk to an attorney. Lots of ways to work it out so it comes off your record.
answered on Apr 9, 2020
You need to provide more information and formulate a question so that attorneys can weigh in with replies. If the brother & sister took your property you should report it to the police immediately -- especially since there is a gun involved. Should something happen with that gun and you did not... View More
My boyfriend apparently was seen removing a security tag from an item at a store. He changed his mind and left the item and the store and was unaware that it was even seen. We recently learned of an outstanding warrant for this incident. He has an extensive criminal history, however has been... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
The best plan is for him to hire an attorney NOW, and for that attorney to contact the police officer that filed the charges against him. Perhaps something can be worked out from the start, and maybe even have the charges withdrawn. In any case, perhaps he can avoid arrest and incarceration from... View More
The child of the deceased wants to accuse you of theft
answered on Apr 5, 2020
So, you used a dead persons debit card to take out money. Unless you have written loan papers or a written authorization I'd be pretty worried. Talk to a local experienced defense attorney. There may be defenses to this type of case, and do not talk to the police before you have talked to... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2020
There are probably more details about your situation which were not included with your question. You may want to revise your question or reach out to an attorney to get specific information about your case if your wife has filed a PFA.
--Melinda Previtera | Petrelli Previtera, LLC |... View More
Was happened in Hershey, an exit of the hospital a stop bus inside the the place
answered on Apr 2, 2020
The law says you have to wait 5 years from the date of conviction before you can file to expunge the case.
I have a criminal history that involves several incidents of various identity theft crimes, some of which were felonies. It was resolved 10 years ago when my parole ended. After trying mediation with my neighbor he still allows his dog to bark incessantly every day for hours. I have PTSD from my... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
Why don't you just contact the police about the dog disturbing the peace? Let the cops handle it, and tell them you want to file charges against your neighbor.
To answer your question, however, your criminal history would only be relevant as to "crimin falsi" convictions --... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2020
Unfortunately, if the case closed out in 2005 it has been about 15 years (depending on the exact date), so it is unlikely that your attorney still has the file. The Rules of Professional Conduct do not require attorneys to keep files for 15 years. The file has likely been destroyed. Regardless,... View More
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