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Is it possible to purchase a firearm and acquire a CCL? It has been ten years since I was charged with this type of crime and I am actively looking to expunge it so I can take up my hobby of shooting and being able to protect my family again.
answered on Mar 23, 2020
The challenge is that you are likely prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm. This is for two reasons, the fact that your punishment could have been for more than 1 year and secondly because it was for a crime of violence. The feds define crime of violence as "an offense that has... View More 
I was doing my routine walk around the local community college, and I usually stop inside a building for water and food. And I accidentally set off an alarm because apparently the campus is on lock down for COVID-19. And I was not informed about this, so I went to the campus police. But before I... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Highly dountful. Unless tou left out some facts the most to be worried about would be a summary trespass violation. Summary trespass would come in the mail. You made an admission which they can use against you. If you have a clean record and there are no missing facts a citation is the most... View More
What is my gravity score in Pennsylvania
answered on Mar 19, 2020
You're asking very specific, technical questions concerning sentencing guidelines calculations, and I'll do my best to answer based on the information you've provided. The *current* offense gravity scores are as follows for the crimes you've listed:
Criminal Use of a... View More
My son stumbled upon illegal content on the internet. He closed it after he realized what it was but fears he may be charged. He is worried sick and we've only found conflicting information as to whether authorities even bother with cases that do not involve posession. Does he have anything to... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Yes, he could have valid concerns. By "viewing" a picture or video online, you still could be downloading content -- and authorities tracking certain illegal sites could be investigating every IP address that logs onto such file-sharing sites. You just don't know.
I would... View More
These calls and texts also being sent to my loved ones, saying horrible and awful things about me. Also trying to extort money and property from my family, specifically my mother. I know who it is but cannot prove it without the subpoena from the app Text Free. This person is also sharing personal,... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Initially, file a report with your local police. They should be able to get the subscriber information from Text Free, and then press charges against the individual from there.
If the individual has some assets, you can then consider filing a civil lawsuit against that person later.... View More
I was outside a bar with a friend waiting for a ride. Another man threatened my friend by saying "I'll break your neck before you hit the ground," after a situation escalated. He then pinned my friend (who was non-violent at the time) to a wall and my friend punched him numerous... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2020
What you did is considered an assault under the law. However, if you have a defense, such as self defense or defense of others to conduct is considered justified. That being said, the fact that you fled the scene shows what they call consciousness of guilt, and if the other party gives a statement... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
No - that law changed last spring (2019). No driver's license suspension for underage drinking citations any longer.
Best of luck to you.
Original officers said they can’t do anything because the marks are no longer visible
Hit with a belt in head, back and neck
answered on Feb 23, 2020
Free legal aid to do what? Id you are going to sue the person who assaulted the child you would need to seek out civil counsel. They would be able to determine whether the case was worth any money or not. If you are looking for aomeone to charge criminally, you can ask the district attorneys... View More
December 31, 2018 my daughter father/ my best friend died from an overdose. No one ever contacted me, his girlfriend, or his mother during this course. I found out who was in charge of his investigation and she asked me to come, she told me alot and what she could, now a new person is in charge. I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
There is a lot of information missing here to give you a good answer. Reaching out to the District Attorneys office would be a normal course of action. Keep in mind they may know nothing about the investigation but many times, depending on county, if its a drug delivery resulting in death... View More
I was accused of forgery from a woman that I was doing landscaping for, she recently passed away and I received a plea agreement from the state, I have not accepted it, as most officers have told me that the case will be thrown out. What are my next steps from here, will this case be thrown out?
answered on Feb 17, 2020
Likely, but not necessarily. If she gave a statement to the police or District Attorney's Office before her death, there may be a way they can get that statement into evidence in a trial against you (as well as hearsay from her before her death as told to police officers, etc.). So... View More
In other words can a jury make the determination or decision of the legality of a vehicle search by police,or is that aspect solely a matter for judge to rule on?
answered on Feb 16, 2020
Generally, the legality of a vehicle stop/search comes up as a suppression issue. This is an effort to keep the information from the tryer of fact as it was illegally gotten (fruit of the poisonous tree). However, if there are wuestions about the stop they could impact the veracity of the... View More
He has had no contact with her in 7 years until recently he went to her place of employment. Simply to shop. She put out a pfa and stated in it that they dated when he was 18 and she was 12 (I know how wrong) but he hasn't had any contact with a minor since. And as stated it was nonsexual. Can... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
They won't decide because of the PFA, but he needs to consult an attorney who handles criminal cases because depending on what happened it can be an issue. He needs to get a copy of the PFA filing to begin with. He should not discuss this on social media.
answered on Feb 11, 2020
It depends upon the county practice in which you pleaded guilty, and exactly how that plea was couched.
If you were accepted into your county's ARD program (short for Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition), then satisfactory completion of that program ends with an expungement of the... View More
I need to know the statute of limitations on re-arrest and recharged cuz I was never tried and I have to go back to the police station to get my belongings and I'm afraid they may have re-arrest me
answered on Feb 7, 2020
The statute of limitations for Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID), an ungraded felony, is five (5) years. The statute of limitations for Possession of a Controlled Substance, an ungraded misdemeanor, is two (2) years. So they've got a long time to re-charge and re-arrest you if they... View More
My ex girlfriend went to the police saying that I was harassing her over text. The police called me and gave me the option to cease. All contact has stopped! Am I still in the clear or how long do I know if something is going to happen?
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Theoretically, yes. Since you don't offer anymore information, a summary can carry up to 90 days in jail.
I was incarcerated for a month and a half then I was released because my son recanted his story but while I was incarcerated they had a court date for custody for my oldest child but being as though I was not present they pushed his court date back and granted my children's cousin sole custody... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Your plate is unfortunately full of bad luck! Sorry to hear it.
Also unfortunately, you haven't posed a question -- so there's nothing for me to answer. Try again?
Why do I not have any amounts or items. I never got any paperwork. I have never really been in trouble. I have been having major issues with health.
answered on Jan 27, 2020
The Police Criminal Complaint might have been mailed to you, and maybe you never got that mail because the cops and courts don't have your current mailing address? It's common for the cops to use the address from your driver's license -- and sometimes folks forget to update their... View More
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Hi my girlfriend is incarcerated at RCF in Philadelphia PA but has a court date tomorrow in Delaware county pa will they make sure she appears at court so she doesn't have a warrant issued
answered on Jan 27, 2020
If the Delaware County courts *know* that your girlfriend is incarcerated in Philadelphia, then yes -- they'll arrange for her transportation from Philly to Del.Co. But if they don't, they won't.
You (or anyone else) can contact the Delaware Co. District Attorney's... View More
any appts with my lawyer and court proceedings she says any more stress I will have a mental breakdown was informed by lawters assistant I had to go to court or a bench warrant would be issued I mental am worse than I was at drs
answered on Jan 25, 2020
That type of note from your doctor generally isnt sufficient to excuse you from court appearances (if you are the defendant).
This is really a conversation you should have with your attorney. You cant, and shouldnt, provide us with the information we need to comment online. If you feel... View More
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